Tesla has added a new Long Wheelbase variant to the Model Y lineup in India. Priced at ₹61.99 lakh, it brings a six-seat captain chair configuration, dual-motor all-wheel drive and a WLTP-claimed range of 681 km.
Tesla has expanded its Model Y lineup in India with the addition of a Long Wheelbase variant, priced at ₹61.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Model Y is now available in three variants in India, with prices ranging from ₹59.89 lakh to ₹67.89 lakh.
The Long Wheelbase variant is the most distinctive Model Y on offer in India. It is the first variant in the local lineup to feature a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup and a six-seat configuration with captain chairs for the middle row.
The Model Y Long Wheelbase is physically larger than the standard Model Y. It measures 4,969 mm in overall length — 178 mm longer than the standard Model Y (4,751 mm) — and rides on a 3,040 mm wheelbase, which is 150 mm longer (2,890 mm is standard in Model Y). Width stands at 1,921 mm (same as standard) and height at 1,668 mm, which is 44 mm taller than the standard variant.
The dual-motor AWD setup produces a combined output of 378 kW and 590 Nm of torque. The 0 to 100 km/h sprint is completed in 5.0 seconds, with a top speed of 201 km/h.
The variant uses an 88.2 kWh NMC battery pack sourced from LG Energy Solution. Tesla claims a WLTP range of 681 km — the highest range figure in the current India Model Y lineup. DC fast charging peaks at 250 kW. The variant also supports Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, allowing owners to power external devices at up to 3.3 kW or charge another EV using a Tesla adaptor.
| Variant | Price (Ex-Showroom) |
|---|---|
| Model Y SR | ₹59.89 lakh |
| Model Y Long Wheelbase | ₹61.99 lakh |
| Model Y LR | ₹67.89 lakh |
The Model Y is imported into India as a completely built unit (CBU) from Tesla's Shanghai factory. Tesla is operating under the government's Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars, which permits import of up to 8,000 EVs annually at a concessional customs duty of 15 per cent — against a standard rate of 70 to 100 per cent on fully imported cars — provided the company commits to a minimum domestic manufacturing investment of ₹4,150 crore within three years.
In addition to customs duty, imported premium EVs attract GST at 28 per cent plus a compensation cess of up to 22 per cent. By contrast, EVs manufactured in India attract GST of just 5 per cent. This differential explains why a vehicle imported from China arrives in India at a price point significantly higher than its base price in the originating market.
At ₹61.99 lakh, the Model Y Long Wheelbase will compete in the same price band as the Kia EV6, priced at ₹65.97 lakh. The Model Y LWB's six-seat layout, AWD drivetrain and longer wheelbase give it a differentiated proposition for buyers who need more space.
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Suhail Gulati
Suhail Gulati is the founder of ElecTree and an economist by training. He holds a Master's degree in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics and has worked in credit, retail banking, and financial stress testing at Barclays and American Express. He founded ElecTree in 2023 — building it into India's dedicated platform for 4-wheeler EV data, sales analysis, and original reporting. His work sits at the intersection of economic analysis and electric mobility — bringing a banker's rigour to a sector that deserves it.
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