Electric Cars

New Tesla Model Y

Praveen S · 24 January 2025

From the Team-EV archive. Dates, prices and availability refer to the original publication and may have changed.

The Tesla Model Y SUV has been a popular choice on American roads for five years now, known for its spacious interior and excellent driving range. Built on the same platform as the Tesla Model 3 sedan, the Model Y offers more cargo space and an optional third row of seats, making it a practical option for families. A 2025 update is expected to make it even more appealing, with upgrades aimed at improving the experience for both drivers and passengers. These changes will help the Model Y better compete with other electric crossovers in its price range, like the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Volkswagen ID.4. Like other Teslas, the Model Y relies heavily on a touchscreen interface, which some drivers enjoy, while others might find it a bit annoying. Still, the Model Y’s standout features—like fast charging, impressive acceleration (especially in the Performance model), and a range of over 300 miles on a single charge—make it a strong contender in the electric vehicle market.

Technical data

Full specifications

Figures are manufacturer claims or published specifications. “Not published” means the detail was not available in the verified source used for this article.

LaunchStatusMarketed in India; confirm current city availability
Base price₹50.89–61.99 lakh
Information checked24 January 2025
PerformancePowerNot disclosed by Tesla
TorqueNot published
AccelerationNot published
Max speedNot published
TransmissionSingle-speed electric drive
Battery & chargingCapacityNot disclosed by Tesla
Battery technologyNot published
Certified or claimed range500 km / 681 km WLTP
Energy consumptionNot published
Regenerative brakingNot published
AC / home chargingAdds up to 238–288 km in 15 min
DC fast chargingNot published
Body & chassisTypePassenger electric car
Platform / frameNot published
DimensionsNot published
Wheelbase3040 mm
Ground clearance167 mm
Kerb weightNot published
SuspensionNot published
Wheels and tyresNot published
Storage / bootNot published
Seating5 or 6 seats
Displays & connectivityMain displayNot published
Driver displayNot published
Navigation and connectivityNot published
Comfort & safetySeats5 or 6 seats
Parking / reverse aidsNot published
Brakes and rider aidsNot published
Airbags6 airbags
Crash-test ratingNot published

Sources: Manufacturer information ↗ · Detailed specification reference ↗