- By Kanika Sachdeva
- Sat, 29 Nov 2025 06:03 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Paytm Founder Vijay Shekhar: Paytm Founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma has recently made headlines with his new automobile purchase, the Tesla Model Y. The owner of India's most influential fintech companies was snapped taking delivery of his all-electric SUV at Tesla's first all-in-one centre in Haryana, located at Orchid Business Park, Sector-48, Gurugram. The Gurugram dealership revealed the news through a social media post. Tesla's first model for India, the Model Y, was launched in July 2025 and has become a choice for Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik and Inox Group's Executive Director Siddharth Jain.
Tesla Model Y: Price And Specs
The Tesla Model Y is available in two battery configurations: 60kWh and 84.2kWh. The former delivers a WLTP-claimed range of 500km, while the latter can run up to 661km on a single charge (also WLTP). The range-topping model can accelerate from a halt to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds, while the top speed is limited to 201km/h. The standard Model Y is priced at Rs 59.89 lakh, while the top-spec Long Range RWD model costs Rs 67.89 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom.
With a V4 Supercharger, the Model Y can add up to 275km in just 15 minutes, with 99.95 per cent uptime. The EV can also be charged using a Tesla Wall Connector, which the brand offers free of charge. Key features include a 15.4-inch central touchscreen, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic glass roof, powered and ventilated front seats, and driver-assist features.
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Bookings for both variants of the Model Y are open across India. They can be made through the company's official website or at the authorised dealerships in Mumbai, Delhi, and Gurugram (new). Tesla also operates 3 charging stations equipped with 16 Superchargers and 10 Destination Chargers across major cities.