Tesla India launch date revealed — All you need to know

Tesla India is all set to open its doors officially into the Indian market, putting a full stop to endless reports and leaks. Tesla India will open its first dealership in India this month, kicking off its operations into the Indian market officially. Read the story further to know more about Tesla India launch date and future plans.

Tesla India launch on July 15

Tesla India will launch its first dealership on July 15 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Tesla’s first experience centre is set to open in Jio World Drive, Mumbai, which will serve as the brand's first touchpoint in India. The retail space sits near Apple’s flagship store and spans 4,000 sq ft of area. Furthermore, Tesla is also going to open another experience centre located at the Aerocity in New Delhi. Reports suggest that Elon Musk could grace the occasion and the Prime Minister of India—Narendra Modi—could also mark his presence to officially inaugurate Tesla in India.

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Upcoming Tesla cars in India

While there is no official clarity on the Tesla India model lineup, reports strongly suggest that the recently-updated Model Y could be the first Tesla model to hit the Indian roads. These rumours are backed by a slew of spy shots that have captured the Model Y on test wearing heavy camouflage. Tesla's India entry continues to ride on imported cars, which are likely to be imported directly from the gigafactory in China. Tesla continues to explore local assembly in the Indian market, under the recently-announced scheme for local EV manufacturing in India. 

Speaking about the new Model Y, it brings a fresh design inside and out, breaking away from the ageing design language of the older Model Y. The key updates include split LED headlights up front, along with a connected LED lightbar, sleeker alloy wheels and a new connected LED light bar at the rear. On the inside, the Model Y continues with its minimalist design, albeit with much better quality materials used all around the cabin.

The Tesla Model Y key features include touchscreens for front and rear passengers, heated, ventilated and powered front seats, power-adjustable second row seats, powered tail gate, glass roof, self-driving capabilities and a lot more.

Tesla Model Y specifications

Coming to the specifications, the Model Y is offered in three powertrain options — Standard RWD, Long Range RWD and Long Range AWD. The long range model offers a claimed driving range of up to 622km on a single charge, based on WLTP-cycle testing. Furthermore, the Model Y AWD is capable of sprinting from 0-100kmph in 4.8 seconds and can touch speeds upwards of 200kmph. 

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