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Tesla Opens Pan-India Model Y Reservations

This shift underscores Tesla’s retail-first strategy under India’s steep import duties ahead of service and charging network expansion.

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Overview

  • Tesla’s website now accepts Model Y orders from customers in almost every state and union territory, marking its first nationwide reservation window.
  • Deliveries will be prioritized to Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, and Gurugram, with initial units slated to arrive in the third quarter of 2025.
  • Only the imported Model Y is offered in Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range variants starting at Rs 59.89 lakh and Rs 67.89 lakh respectively, with a Full Self-Driving upgrade available for an extra Rs 6 lakh.
  • Tesla’s first Experience Centre in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex remains its sole showroom as the company readies service centers and Supercharger installations.
  • Nearly 70% import duties have driven Model Y pricing into the luxury segment and led some early depositors to express frustration over delayed deliveries and refunds.