Tesla Records Modest Sales With 60 Model Y Unit Deliveries In India

Tesla Model Y Delivery India: Tesla has reportedly delivered 60 units of the Model Y in the Indian market. While the figure may look underwhelming, it comes on the back of high import tariffs, lack of localisation, and limited brand presence, reflecting in the exorbitant pricing of the Model Y (Rs 59.89 lakh–Rs 67.89 lakh, ex-showroom). Moreover, Tesla's operations remain restricted to Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai, and Pune. 

Tesla Revised 2025 Targets, Prompted by Sluggish Model Y Demand

Tesla had originally planned to deliver 2,500 units of the Model Y a year, but sluggish demand led the company to revise its 2025 target to 350-500 units a year. It officially commenced deliveries of the Model Y in India late last month, more than two months after making its entry into the Indian EV market. Brought in as a completely built unit (CBU), the Tesla Model Y is positioned in the premium EV segment dominated by Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volvo. VinFast is the latest entrant to the segment with the VF6 and the VF7 electric models. 

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Tesla Model Y: Range, Battery

The Tesla Model Y, the world's best-selling electric vehicle in 2023 and 2024, is offered in Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive configurations. The standard version delivers a WLTP-claimed range of 500km using a 60kWh battery, while the Long Range version offers 622km (WLTP) with a 78.1kWh pack. The car can accelerate from a halt to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds, while the top speed is limited to 201km/h. Tesla's 250kW Supercharger can charge the long-range variant in 15 minutes.