Tesla Model Y RWD Launched in India: 500 km WLTP Range at ₹50.89 Lakh

The American automobile manufacturer Tesla’s Indian subsidiary Tesla India launched the 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD with the ex-showroom price of ₹50.89 lakh; compared to the Tesla Model Y L Premium AWD, it is ₹11.10 lakh cheaper, which is already discontinued in the Indian market. Reportedly, following the launch of May 29, 2026, the delivery for buyers will begin in July 2026. 

Notably, it gets a permanent magnet synchronous motor, which is mounted on the rear axle, featuring a rear-wheel drive drivetrain. It uses the single-speed automatic transmission, like its competitors, which are the Kia EV6, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, and the BYD Sealion 7. A report from AutocarIndia claims that it is powered by a 64 kWh LFP battery pack, which has a range of 500 km on the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure.

The Indian-spec power output and peak torque are yet to be revealed by the carmaker; some sources are saying that it generates 299 hp power and 420 Nm torque. They have officially confirmed that it takes 5.9 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h, and top speed is 201 km/h. Built on the 800-volt electrical architecture and supporting a DC charger up to 175 kW, with just the charge of 15 minutes, it adds the WLTP range of 238 km.

The length, width, and height are 4790 mm, 2129 mm, and 1624 mm, respectively. The wheelbase is 2890 mm, and ground clearance before load is 167 mm, but when loaded, it is 138 mm. Upfront, it features a split headlight setup; the DRL daytime running lights are placed above, and the main LED headlamps are integrated into the aerodynamic-shaped bumper and trapezoidal air intake in the lower section, which keep the battery cool.

In profile, we get to see coupe-like crossover silhouettes with very smooth surfaces and very few character lines, ensuring better aerodynamics. The handles for entry and exit doors are flush-type to reduce drag and improve efficiency. Features black cladding wheel arches with the aero-optimized 19-inch alloy wheels with 255/45 tires, giving the bold road presence, and frameless doors are a premium touch. 

The rear features full-width LED taillights, giving it a wide stance, and a ducktail-style spoiler improves turbulence when the car is running at high speed. It comes with a minimalistic tailgate, giving an uncluttered view, and the upper bumper blends with the tailgate, giving the rugged SUV appearance. Other exterior highlights are a fixed glass sunroof, powered ORVMs, and an electrically adjustable tailgate.

Features a seating capacity of 5 people in a layout of 2-3; the second-row seats are in a bench structure. It gets a boot space of 822 liters, which helps in carrying up to 5 pieces of big luggage; folding the rear seat increases the cargo capacity to 2138 liters. It even has a frunk (front storage trunk) of 117 liters, which helps in carrying small items. The interior is available with two theme choices that are all-black and Zen grey.

Both front seats are electrically adjustable, featuring heating and ventilation, and the rear seats support split-folding; they only have a heating function. Under the steering wheel, it has a digital instrument cluster, and the center of the dashboard is equipped with a 16-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and the car also has an 8-inch rear entertainment screen for second-row seating passengers. 

Other notable features are a wireless phone charging pad, multiple USB-C ports, a nine-speaker sound system, multi-color ambient lighting, keyless entry via smartphone or key card, auto-dimming mirrors, voice commands, Tesla mobile app connectivity, a fixed panoramic glass roof, seven airbags, a 360-degree camera system, an advanced driving assistant system suite, and much more.