Tesla India Opens First Showroom In Mumbai, Displays India-spec Tesla Model Y
The carmaker is taking bookings for the Model Y in Delhi and Gurgaon, where the next showrooms will open soon
Tesla India has opened its first showroom in Mumbai, India. The Tesla Model Y, which has been launched at Rs 59.89 lakh (ex-showroom), is on display. Bookings are underway and Tesla is taking orders for the Model Y in three cities: Mumbai, Delhi and Gurugram. We expect the next Tesla showrooms to open soon in the latter two cities. Deliveries of the Model Y are set to begin in the third quarter of 2025 and there will be 16
Coming back to the Model Y, it’s the carmaker’s entry-level electric SUV and is offered here in two variants: Rear-wheel Drive and Long Range Rear-wheel Drive. If you had your eyes set on it, then here’s a quick overview:
Tesla Model Y: Exterior Design
Sleek and futuristic is one of the best ways to describe the Tesla Model Y’s design. The fascia gets a sleek LED light bar and the headlights are placed below in an aggressively styled housing. You get a fully blanked off grille with a small opening in the lower section of the bumper for cooling important components.
In profile, it gets muscular haunches above the wheel arches and the sloping roofline gives it a proper sporty look. The India-spec model sits on 19-inch alloy wheels and there are flush door handles to help for better aerodynamic efficiency. Rounding off the overall look is the sleek LED light bar at the rear.
Tesla Model Y: Interior Design
Step inside the Model Y and you’re greeted by a dashboard that looks minimalistic. There are almost zilch physical controls as almost all of the car’s functions are controlled through the massive 15.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The lower centre console boasts dual wireless phone charging pads and there are plenty of storage places to store your knick knacks.
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You can get the Tesla Model Y’s cabin in two colour options: all-black (standard) and black / white (a pricey Rs 95,000 option).
Tesla Model Y: Features Onboard
Top features onboard the Tesla Model Y include the aforementioned infotainment screen, an 8-inch rear entertainment screen, heated and ventilated front seats with powered adjustment, a massive panoramic glass roof, multi-colour ambient lighting, powered tailgate, and even powered adjustable seats for rear-seat occupants.
Passenger safety is taken care of by multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), front and rear parking sensors and electronic parking brake. Yes, it can also be had with the carmaker’s full self driving system, but that is a whopping Rs 6 lakh option.
Tesla Model Y: Powertrain Options
The Tesla Model Y is offered with two powertrain options: Rear-wheel drive and Long Range Rear-wheel drive. Tesla usually doesn’t officially announce battery pack and specifications, but you can check out the range and performance figures here:
| Variant |
Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
Rear-wheel drive (RWD) Long Range |
| Acceleration (0 to 100 kmph) |
5.9 seconds |
5.6 seconds |
| WLTP-claimed range |
500 km |
622 km |
Tesla Model Y: Rivals
The Tesla Model Y goes up against the Kia EV6, Volvo EX40 and EC40, BYD Sealion 7 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5.