American electric car maker Tesla has finally made its official debut in India. The company’s first showroom was opened in Mumbai and on this occasion Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik was given the delivery of his Model Y Tesla. He had booked this car about two months ago.
Tesla Model Y Price and Variants
Tesla has launched two variants of Model Y in the Indian market:
- Standard RWD variant – 500 km range, price ₹59.89 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Long-range variant – 622 km range, price ₹67.89 lakh (approximately $78,950)
Their on-road prices in Mumbai are as follows:
- Standard variant – ₹61.07 lakh
- Long-range variant – ₹69.15 lakh
Color Options and Features
- Tesla Model Y will be available in six colors.
- Stealth Grey will be available at no extra charge.
- The remaining five colours (Pearl White, Diamond Black, Glacier Blue, Quick Silver, Ultra Red) will cost an additional amount of ₹95,000 to ₹1.85 lakh.
- These cars are being produced at Shanghai and Berlin factories and deliveries in India will start soon.
Minister’s statement: Bought car for EV awareness
Minister Sarnaik said that he has bought this car for his grandson. Also, his aim is to promote electric mobility among youth and citizens. He also appealed to other leaders to buy EVs so that sustainable transport can be encouraged.
Status of Tesla bookings
- More than 600 people have booked Tesla since its launch in India on July 15.
- According to industry experts, this figure is not very big, but can be considered a reasonable start.
Maharashtra: A major hub of the EV market
- 91,110 passenger EVs were sold in India between January and July 2025.
- Of these, 15,873 units were sold in Maharashtra alone, i.e. about 17% market share.
- At the same time, the luxury EV segment recorded a marginal growth of only 1.8% (22,900 units) this year.
Emphasis on EV policies
The Maharashtra government has taken several steps to promote EVs:
- Exemption from toll tax on Atal Setu and Samruddhi Expressway
- Over 5,000 e-buses added to state transport fleet
- Talks with other companies to strengthen EV charging network
Saranaik says –
“The price may be a little higher right now, but the most important thing is to increase the pace of EV adoption and set a good example for the people.”
