Tesla expands India lineup with new Model Y Premium rear-wheel drive at Rs 50.89 lakh

Continuing its product portfolio expansion drive in India American electric carmaker Tesla on Friday introduced the 2026 Model Y Premium rearwheel drive Priced at Rs 5089 lakh this is Teslas mostaffordable offering so farThe introduction of the Model Y Premium rearwheel drive follows the launch of the companys second model a threerow sixseater SUV Model YL priced at Rs 6199 lakh last month reported PTITesla made its muchawaited entry into the country last year launching its Model Y priced at Rs 5989 lakhTesla will keep investing in the country to create a seamless EV experience in India with more retail coverage aftersales services and charging locations coming soon Tesla Senior Director Isabel Fan said in a statementThe Model Y Premium rearwheel drive a new variant of Model Y mdash the worlds bestselling EV as of March 2026 mdash introduces a suite of hardware and design enhancements elevating both performance and interior sophistication the company saidTesla to begin Model Y deliveries in India from July 2026The delivery of the Model Y Premium rearwheel drive will start in July PTI reportedThe vehicle has a range of up to 500 km on a single charge WLTP and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmh in 59 secondsBesides bringing new products Tesla has been expanding its charging network including superchargers across major hubs in India as it looks to accelerate its journey in the countryIt is looking to build charging infrastructure around the major hubs Delhi Chandigarh Jaipur Chennai Hyderabad Bangalore Mumbai and PuneAt present the company has Tesla Experience Centers in Mumbai Delhi and Bengaluru and a Tesla Centre at Sohna Road GurugramTesla launches new sixseater Model YL in IndiaTesla has launched the Model Y L which their allnew sixseater in India today at The Ballard Pier Downtown Experience Centre in MumbaiWith this the online orders have opened on April 22 People can also visit the Tesla locations in BandraKurla Complex in the Maximum City and Aerocity in Delhi as well as Orchid Business Park in Gurugram to experience Model YLAll you need to know about Tesla Model YLModel YL with a range of up to 681 km WLTP 0100 kmh acceleration in just 50 seconds and cargo space up to 2539 L is designed to be a family vehicle to provide more interior space versatility and utility for family usersModel YL also maximises headroom legroom and comfort to give an easy experience to the driver and passengers in the threerow sixseat designThe secondrow captain seats feature powered armrests onetouch folding ventilation and heating while the third row gets power recline onetouch folding and vented climate controlWith an acoustic glass an updated suspension system a new 19inch Machina Wheels 18 speakers and 1subwoofer immersive Tesla Audio system providing passengers with a calm and quiet rideThe refined chassis of Model Y L with adaptive suspension and electronic damping shocks adjust to road conditions to filter out vibrations and provide improved grip enhancing the handling of the driver perfect for daily commuting and family trips Tesla vehicle is the mostconnected vehicle that enhances incar experience with live traffic visualization satelliteview map view live camera and incar streaming services including Spotify Apple Music YouTube and Netflix A paid subscription to thirdparty streaming services may be required to access music and media streamingThe Model Y L price starts at Rs 6199000 monthly payment starts at Rs 49000 first delivery starts in June 2026 across IndiaModel Y specification and pricing trim range WLTPPremium rearwheel drive 500 km 19 inches Crossflow WheelsTop Speed 201 kmhr0100kmh Acceleration 59 secondsStarting Price Rs 5989 lakhPremium long range rearwheel drive661 km 19 inches crossflow wheelsTop Speed 201 kmhr0100kmh Acceleration 56 secondsStarting price Rs 6789 lakhPremium allwheel drive681 km 19 inches Machina 20 WheelsTop Speed 201 kmhr0100kmh Acceleration 5 secondsStarting Price Rs 6199 lakhWith inputs from PTI