Updated: July 16, 2025 20:51 IST 8 min read PRINT Tesla says it will have four V4 Supercharger stations in Mumbai and Delhi-NCR (Image: X/Tesla India) Elon Musk-led Tesla entered the Indian automotive market recently, launching the Model Y as its introductory electric car in the market. The Model Y is Tesla’s first compact cross-over electric SUV, which is now available at a price starting from Rs 59.89 lakh (ex-showroom price). Tesla entered the third-largest automobile market in the world on July 15, when it opened its first showroom in Mumbai, India, reportedly bringing in $1 million worth of vehicles and supplies. To be sure, the Tesla Model Y is the only car that is currently up for sale in the country. Since its launch in 2014, Tesla has continuously improved its autopilot technology. (Image:X/Tesla India) The Model Y will be available in two variants: Standard Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range RWD which are available for Rs 59.89 lakh and Rs 67.89 lakh, respectively. However, the standard variant in the United States is being sold at $37,490 (roughly Rs 32 lakh). The hefty price tag in India is likely due to import duties, as the car comes through as a complete Built Up (CBU) unit. Story continues below this ad The standard model of the Model Y has a claimed range of up to 500 km and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. In contrast, the Long Range version boasts a claimed range of 622 kilometres and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in 5.6 seconds. The Standard Model Y has a 63 kWh battery and a 283 hp rear motor, and the Long Range has an 83 kWh battery and a 312 hp rear engine. Both have a top speed of 201 kph, according to its official website. Beyond the car specs, Tesla cars are known for its cutting-edge automotive technology such as its Autopilot features and Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised. Let’s take a look at all the tech-driven features that come with the Model Y. What is Tesla Autopilot? Since its launch in 2014, Tesla has continuously improved its autopilot technology. Autopilot in the Tesla Model Y is a suite of features designed to make driving easier. It includes Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, which automatically adjusts the car’s speed to maintain a set distance from the vehicle ahead, and Autosteer, which not only maintains speed and following distance while steering but also intelligently centres the Model Y within its lane. Tesla has advertised vacancies for supply chain engineers and vehicle operators who will be responsible for collecting data for its Autopilot features, according to a report by Reuters. Story continues below this ad What is Tesla FSD Supervised? For a slightly more hands-off experience, the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) feature in Model Y offers advanced features to reduce driver workload. This includes Auto Lane Change, allowing the Model Y to move into an adjacent lane when the turn signal is activated with Autosteer engaged. Navigating on Autopilot takes this a step further, actively guiding the car from a highway on-ramp to an off-ramp, handling lane changes, interchanges, and even automatically engaging the turn signal for exits. Also Read