Tesla has started delivering the Model Y in India, with the first vehicle being received in Mumbai. This delivery occurred after the opening of Tesla’s first showroom in India on July 15. A video from ANI shows the white Tesla Model Y being delivered to Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik at the ‘Tesla Experience Centre’ located in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. The minister shared his excitement about receiving the car, emphasizing he bought it at full price and plans to use it for his grandson’s school runs to promote electric vehicles. The article notes that the specific model delivered is uncertain, whether it’s the standard Model Y or the Long Range version. Pricing for the RWD Model Y begins at Rs 59.89 lakh and the Long Range RWD at Rs 67.89 lakh. Purvesh, the minister’s son, mentioned they are excited and will use the car for daily use and noted the increasing popularity of EVs in India, highlighting the positive aspects of sustainability and cleaner environments, along with plans to expand the charging infrastructure.
