Mumbai, July 16 -- Tesla has officially entered the Indian market with the launch of the Modelpriced from Rs. 59.89 lakh, ex-showroom for the standard rear-wheel-drive variant. A Long Range version is also confirmed to arrive later this year which is priced at Rs. 67.89 lakh, ex-showroom.

The base Model Y packs a single rear-mounted electric motor, delivering a WLTP-certified range of 500km and a 0-100& kmph time of 5.9 seconds. The Long Range variant is expected to boost the range to 622km and improve acceleration to approximately 5.6 seconds.

Tesla opened its first showroom in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex, with additional outlets planned in Delhi and Gurugram. Bookings are open, and the initial deliveries for the base Model are set t...