Summary
Tesla has launched its Model Y electric car in India, priced around $70,000. This move follows years of challenges and makes India the latest market for Tesla's global expansion. The Model Y will face high import tariffs and competition from other luxury electric vehicles in India.
Key Facts
- Tesla launched the Model Y in India, which is the world's third-largest car market.
- Tesla's Model Y is priced higher in India compared to other countries, at about $70,000.
- India has high import tariffs on fully built cars, affecting Tesla's prices.
- The Model Y comes in two versions in India: rear-wheel drive and long-range rear-wheel drive.
- Tesla’s Model Y range is 500 kilometers (310 miles) for RWD and 622 kilometers (386 miles) for the long-range version.
- Competing electric vehicles in India include models from Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volvo, and Kia.
- Tesla offers a four-year warranty for the Model Y’s battery and drive unit in India.
- Standard features on the Model Y include safety systems like emergency braking and collision alerts.
