Tesla has officially introduced the six-seater variant of its Model Y electric SUV to the Indian market, with prices starting from ₹62 lakh. This launch follows a brief, accidental listing of the new configuration on Tesla's India website, which offered an early glimpse into its specifications and pricing.
Early Reveal and Official Launch
On Wednesday, April 22, Tesla formally launched the expanded Model Y lineup in India. However, the new six-seater option had already made a fleeting appearance on the company's official Indian portal, creating significant buzz among prospective buyers and automotive enthusiasts keenly observing Tesla's strategic moves in the country. This digital slip provided an inadvertent preview of the variant's details before its official unveiling.
Pricing and Variants in India
The new six-seater Model Y is positioned within the premium electric SUV segment, starting at an ex-showroom price of ₹62 lakh (approximately $66,324). This expands Tesla's offerings, catering to a broader range of premium buyers in India.
Indicative Delhi-specific pricing for the broader Model Y range includes:
- Model Y Premium (Rear-Wheel Drive): ₹59.89 lakh (₹61.03 lakh on-road)
- Model Y L Premium (All-Wheel Drive): ₹61.99 lakh (₹63.16 lakh on-road)
- Model Y Premium Long Range (Rear-Wheel Drive): ₹67.89 lakh (₹69.11 lakh on-road)
The six-seater configuration seamlessly integrates into this existing pricing structure, offering more choice for families and those requiring additional passenger capacity.
Performance Specifications
Consistent with its global positioning, the Model Y lineup in India maintains robust performance figures:
- Top Speed: 201 km/h
- Range: Between 500 km and 681 km (WLTP cycle), depending on the variant
- Acceleration (0–100 km/h): Achieved in 5.0 to 5.9 seconds
These specifications underscore the Model Y's reputation as a high-performance yet practical electric SUV.
Strategic Expansion in the Indian Market
The introduction of a six-seat layout signifies Tesla's deliberate effort to align with evolving Indian consumer preferences. There is a steadily increasing demand for three-row SUVs in India, driven by larger households and the desire for versatile family vehicles. By offering this more spacious configuration, Tesla aims to broaden the Model Y's appeal beyond early electric vehicle adopters to include a wider demographic of urban families and premium segment buyers.
The pre-launch website listing, despite being an oversight, highlighted the intense interest surrounding Tesla's presence and growth strategy in India, one of the world's fastest-growing automotive markets.