The Tesla Model Y Premium RWD is the entry version of Tesla's first car sold in India: a 60 kWh battery claimed at 500 km, a rear-mounted permanent magnet motor, 175 kW CCS-II fast charging that adds a claimed 238 km in 15 minutes, 0-100 in 5.9 seconds, a 201 km/h top speed, 822 litres of boot space plus a 116-litre frunk, 167 mm unladen ground clearance, nine airbags with a full driver-assistance suite, ventilated and heated front seats, a 16-inch front touchscreen and an 8-inch rear screen with a nine-speaker system, from ₹50.89 lakh ex-showroom.
Last verified 20 September 2026
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Compact crossoverSingle motor RWD5 seatsUpper premium crossover
Tesla Model Y works best when buyers who want the cheapest way into a tesla in india — the premium rwd opens the model y range at ₹50.89 lakh ex-showroom (₹53.37 lakh on-road in new delhi) against ₹61.99 lakh for the l premium awd and predictable charging matter more than headline acceleration.
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Cost snapshot
₹26,157/yr
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Starter setup only: 10 hours of standard household socket only charging gives this EV a 74/100 fit score. Use your real parking and install setup in the full tool.
Best for buyers who want Tesla's software, charging speed and space at the lowest India price, and who are comfortable buying into a service network that is still very new here.
Buyers who want the cheapest way into a Tesla in India — the Premium RWD opens the Model Y range at ₹50.89 lakh ex-showroom (₹53.37 lakh on-road in New Delhi) against ₹61.99 lakh for the L Premium AWD
Long-distance drivers — a 500 km claimed range and 175 kW DC charging that Tesla rates at 238 km added in 15 minutes
Families who want space without a third row — 822 litres behind the rear seats, 2,138 litres with them folded, and a 116-litre frunk on top
Cons
What to watch before you buy
500 km is the claimed India figure, not a WLTP or EPA number, so plan for meaningfully less on the highway.
CarDekho publishes no AC charging rating for the India car. The 11 kW here is the Model Y's on-board charger rating as recorded on our global Model Y entry — confirm the home-charging speed with Tesla before you buy a wall box.
At ₹50.89 lakh ex-showroom this is a 60 kWh car priced against the BYD Sealion 7 Premium (₹49.90 lakh) and BMW iX1 LWB (₹52.40 lakh), both of which sell through far larger India service networks.
No Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP result is listed for the India car, and no India battery warranty terms are published on the source pages.
Reviewed 2026-09-20
Specs that affect ownership
Focus on the numbers that actually change the experience.
On the Mixed cycle this EV is certified at 500 km. In everyday mixed driving, expect roughly 325–400 km (our estimate from the certified figure). How we estimate this.
Tesla Model Y Premium RWD specifications
Spec
Value
Price & cost
Price (ex-showroom, from)
₹50.89 L
Running cost (est.)
≈ ₹1.1/km
Performance
0–100 km/h
5.9 s
Top speed
201 km/h
Drive
Single motor RWD
Range & charging
Range
500 km (Mixed)
Efficiency
8.3 km/kWh
Battery
60 kWh
Fast charge (10–80%)
175 kW max; Tesla claims 238 km added in 15 min. CarDekho publishes no AC charging rating for the India car
Frequently asked about the Tesla Model Y Premium RWD
Is the Tesla Model Y Premium RWD worth buying?
Best for buyers who want Tesla's software, charging speed and space at the lowest India price, and who are comfortable buying into a service network that is still very new here.
Who is the Tesla Model Y Premium RWD best for?
Best fits include: Buyers who want the cheapest way into a Tesla in India — the Premium RWD opens the Model Y range at ₹50.89 lakh ex-showroom (₹53.37 lakh on-road in New Delhi) against ₹61.99 lakh for the L Premium AWD, Long-distance drivers — a 500 km claimed range and 175 kW DC charging that Tesla rates at 238 km added in 15 minutes, and Families who want space without a third row — 822 litres behind the rear seats, 2,138 litres with them folded, and a 116-litre frunk on top.
What should I watch out for with the Tesla Model Y Premium RWD?
The main caveats are these: 500 km is the claimed India figure, not a WLTP or EPA number, so plan for meaningfully less on the highway; CarDekho publishes no AC charging rating for the India car. The 11 kW here is the Model Y's on-board charger rating as recorded on our global Model Y entry — confirm the home-charging speed with Tesla before you buy a wall box; At ₹50.89 lakh ex-showroom this is a 60 kWh car priced against the BYD Sealion 7 Premium (₹49.90 lakh) and BMW iX1 LWB (₹52.40 lakh), both of which sell through far larger India service networks; and No Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP result is listed for the India car, and no India battery warranty terms are published on the source pages.
What is the real-world range of the Tesla Model Y Premium RWD?
Expect roughly 325–400 km in everyday mixed driving (our estimate from the certified figure). The certified figure is 500 km on the Mixed cycle.
