The EV maker brings a six-seater Model Y L to India, targeting family buyers and the growing three-row SUV segment, even as high import duties and muted sales impacted its India sales.
Elon Musk’s EV company Tesla launched a six-seater version of its Model Y in India on April 22, 2026. This car is priced at ₹6.19 million, and the deliveries will begin in June 2026.
The move marks the company’s latest attempt to expand its presence in the country’s premium electric vehicle market.
The Model Y, with a suffix ‘L’ for ‘Long Wheelbase’, is being called the Model Y L. Tesla claims its WLTP range of up to 681 km. The car accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 5.0 seconds, and provides cargo space of up to 2,539 litres, according to the company.
The launch comes as Tesla continues to see limited traction in India. Since starting deliveries in September last year, it has sold around 350 units of the Model Y. Rivals such as BYD, Mercedes-Benz and BMW have reported stronger numbers in the premium EV segment, according to a Reuters report.
The Model Y L is priced at about $66,000, well above India’s largely sub-$22,000 car market.
With the six-seater layout, Tesla is looking to tap into rising demand for larger, feature-heavy SUVs among urban buyers. This segment continues to be led by Tata Motors PV, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki and Toyota in India.
The company has been in discussions with the government over import duties and Elon Musk advocating for lower tariffs. However, policy has remained focused on encouraging local manufacturing, while Tesla continues to rely on imports.
Reuters report suggests that electric vehicle adoption in India remains low, accounting for less than 5% of total car sales.
The segment is majorly led by Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra and Hyundai recently.
The Model Y L adds to Tesla’s India lineup, but scaling up volumes will depend on pricing, localisation, and broader EV market growth.
