Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y is the electric SUV from the brand that defined the modern EV, and it has been on sale in India since 2023 through CBU imports. Priced between Rs 50.89 lakh and Rs 61.99 lakh (ex-showroom), it is aimed at buyers who want class-leading range, over-the-air updates and the minimalist Tesla ownership experience without stretching to luxury-brand budgets.

Range and charging

The Premium RWD pairs a 60 kWh battery with a 235 bhp motor for an ARAI-certified 500 km, while the L Premium AWD stretches that to 681 km on its 82 kWh pack. Both trims use CCS-II connectors and support DC fast charging, with a 15-minute top-up on a high-power charger adding meaningful range for a quick highway break.

Performance and driving

This is where the Model Y earns its badge. The L Premium AWD does 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds from 345 bhp, the Premium RWD in 5.9 seconds from 235 bhp, and both top out at 201 km/h. A drag coefficient of 0.23, regenerative braking and a Single Speed automatic transmission make it refined yet quick, and the 2088 kg kerb weight still feels planted on the road.

Practicality and features

Five seats, 822 litres of boot space, a 16-inch touchscreen, panoramic glass roof and nine airbags are standard, and the minimalist cabin leans on software for most controls. Six exterior colours — Pearl White Multi Coat, Diamond Black, Ultra Red, Stealth Grey, Glacier Blue and Quicksilver — cover the palette, and over-the-air updates keep adding features after purchase.

Who should buy it

The Model Y suits buyers who value range, software and performance over badge prestige, and who live where home charging and a growing DC fast-charging network make a CBU electric SUV practical. If you regularly drive long distances and want one of the highest ranges in this price bracket, the Model Y is among the strongest picks in India's premium EV space.