Tesla Adds A New Supercharger In Navi Mumbai
Tesla is taking the slow and steady approach to its charging network expansion
Tesla India has just announced the expansion of its public fast charging network in India with the installation of a new ‘Supercharger’ in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. With this development, customers will now be able to fast-charge their Model Ys at 5 points across India with a lot more to be added. Here are all the details:
Tesla Expands Supercharger Network
With the network spread across 5 locations in 3 cities, the latest ‘Supercharger’ is now operational at Nexus Seawoods Mall in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. At this location, the EV maker has installed 4 AC fast-chargers and 4 DC fast-chargers respectively for a total capacity of charging 8 EVs at any given time.
Notably, this development will allow Tesla customers visiting the area to top-up their EVs at a super-fast rate of up to 250kW. This means that Model Y drivers can add up to 275 km of range in just 15 minutes of charging which will be especially useful for undertaking longer road trips.
| Note: The Supercharger network is exclusive to Teslas only. |
About The Tesla Model Y
Tesla’s sole offering in India currently is its coupe-SUV, called the Model Y. In terms of design, the SUV is unmistakable as a Tesla in its minimalistic design language. Up front, it gets a connected LED light bar and vertically stacked LED headlamps.
The side profile features flush-fit door handles, the coupe-like roofline and 19-inch alloy wheels. The rear-end styling too is minimal with a connected LED taillamp cluster taking centre stage. There is also a heavily cladded bumper along with a bootlid-integrated spoiler for added sportiness.
The Model Y’s equipment list includes a 16-inch touchscreen infotainment system, powered, heated and ventilated front seats, 8-inch touchscreen for rear occupants, 9-speaker sound system and a powered tailgate.
Safety features include multiple airbags, built-in dashcam, 360-degree camera, electronic parking brake (EPB), electronic stability control (ESC) and a lot more. You can also opt for the full self-driving capabilities for a price of Rs 6 lakh, which will be rolled out in the future via a software update.
Tesla Model Y: Powertrain
The carmaker offers the Model Y with Standard Range and Long Range versions. Here are the specifications of both these powertrains:
| Version |
Standard Range |
Long Range |
| Claimed Range (WLTP) |
500 km |
661 km |
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) |
5.9 seconds |
5.6 seconds |
| Top Speed |
201 kmph |
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| Drivetrain |
Rear-wheel drive |
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Tesla Model Y: Price Rivals
The Model Y is priced at Rs 59.89 lakh for the Standard Range variant and Rs 67.89 lakh for the Long Range variant (ex-showroom). It rivals other luxury EVs like the BYD Sealion 7, Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5.