Elon Musk’s electric car company, Tesla, launched the Model Y in India on July 15, 2025. The company commenced deliveries towards the end of September, approximately two months after the launch. By the end of September, Tesla had delivered a total of 60 Model Y units to Indian customers. Although this number may seem small, it represents a promising start for Tesla in India, given that it’s their first car in the country.
According to vehicle portal data, BMW sold 307 electric vehicles during the same period, while Mercedes-Benz sold 95, and Volvo sold 22. The delivery of Tesla’s 60 units, priced around ₹60 lakh (ex-showroom), positions it in the luxury EV market, competing with European brands.
The Model Y is available in two variants:
* Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with a range of 500 km (according to WLTP)
* Long Range RWD with a range of 622 km
Currently, the company has only started delivering the RWD variant, while deliveries of the Long Range model are expected in the coming months. The Model Y’s starting price is ₹59.89 lakh (ex-showroom). Tesla initiated bookings for the Model Y in July and has received over 600 orders. However, this is slightly less than the company’s initial expectations. Tesla initially aimed to import 2,500 units annually but, considering the slower demand, has revised its plan to limit it to 350 to 500 units per year. The company is likely to accelerate the delivery of the Tesla Model Y around Diwali.
