Tesla today announced the introduction of the 2026 Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive in India, new variant of Model Y – world’s best-selling EV as of March 2026. The new variantintroduces a suite of hardware and design enhancements, elevating both performance and interior sophistication.
Key highlights of Model Y Premium include:
All-Black Interior: A sleek, cohesive cabin aesthetic with a fully blacked-out headliner and premium interior trim, delivering a more premium and immersive driving experience.
16-inch first-row touchscreen: A larger, high-resolution touchscreen with improved responsiveness and enhanced user interface, offering faster access to vehicle controls, navigation, and entertainmentfeatures.
Zen Grey Interior: An alternative option that adds a modern, minimalist touch to the cabin, complementing the car’s refined design language and offering a fresh visual identity.
Model Y Premium offers 2,138 liters of storage space, providing versatile seating and storage for up to 5 passengers with adequate luggage space with power-folding seats. Withultra-responsive motors, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds, boasting a range of up to 500 km (WLTP). Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive is available in India at a price of ₹50,89,000. Delivery starting in July 2026. Together with the latestsix-seater Model Y L, both models have received top safety ratings in multiple renowned global safety organizations, including NHTSA and IIHS (America), Euro NCAP (Europe), ANCAP (Australia and New Zealand), and C-IASI (China); setting new benchmarks in safety,efficiency, performance, and advanced technology.
Last month Tesla launched the Model Y L six-seater in India which is designed as the ultimate family vehicle offering a range of up to 681 km (WLTP), 0-100 km/h accelerationin just 5.0 seconds and cargo space up to 2,539 liters to provide more interior space, versatility and utility for family users. With its three-row design, Model Y L maximizes headroom, legroom and comfort to give a unique experience to the driver and thepassengers. Price starts at ₹61,99,000, Model Y L is available to order via tesla.com/en_in/modely
“Tesla’s mission is to build a world of amazing abundance. Tesla enables the use of electric vehicles by increasing the accessibility of Tesla technology and providing chargingsolutions around people’s lifestyles. Tesla will keep investing in the country to create a seamless EV experience in India, with more retail coverage, after-sales services and charging locations are coming soon” – Ms. Isabel Fan, Senior Director, Tesla.
To further ease the ownership experience, customers can now purchase the Tesla Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive at a monthly EMI starting at just ₹39,9901, with a down paymentof just ₹6,00,000, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for premium electric vehicles.
By switching to Tesla Model Y Premium, customers can achieve savings of up to ₹20,0002 per month through reduced fuel and maintenance costs, underscoring the long-term costbenefits and lower total cost of ownership of EVs. It also gives mid-segment SUV and sedan owners the opportunity to upgrade to Tesla with an effective ownership cost as low as ₹19,990 per month.
With Home Charging Program, Tesla has empowered owners in all states across India to charge at their convenience. Tesla will continue to invest in the country for a comprehensivepublic charging solution.
Tesla’s direct retail and service business model enables customers to own a Tesla across the country ensuring seamless ownership experience.
Both Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive & Model Y L Premium is available to order on tesla.com/en_in/modely
Visit the Tesla locations below or call 1800-203-1538 to learn more or schedule test drive:
Tesla Experience Center BKC, Mumbai
Tesla Experience Centre Aerocity, Delhi
Tesla Center, Sohna Road, Gurugram
Tesla Experience Center Whitefield, Bengaluru
