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Tesla Launches All-India Model Y Bookings with First Mumbai Showroom

New booking platform spans 34 states with a ₹2 lakh deposit to secure Q3–Q4 deliveries via home drop-off or regional pickup hubs

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Lack of local manufacturing and charging infrastructure a challenge for Tesla.

Overview

  • Model Y is offered in India as completely built units in two variants priced at ₹59.89 lakh for rear-wheel drive and ₹67.89 lakh for long-range drive after import duties
  • Customers can customize exterior and interior options online, pay a refundable ₹2 lakh booking fee and opt for Enhanced Autopilot or a ₹6 lakh Full Self-Driving package under regulatory review
  • Base Model Y deliveries kick off in Q3 2025 and long-range versions follow in Q4, with first allocations prioritized for Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Gurugram Tesla’s rollout includes home delivery in major metros via covered transport trucks and temporary pickup hubs in smaller towns with variable delivery charges
  • High local prices reflect about 70% import duties and luxury taxes that nearly double U.S. costs, and the Model Y does not qualify for central EV subsidies though some states offer road-tax exemptions