The internet and social media has been buzzing with Tesla updates ever since the American electric vehicle (EV) giant officially set foot in India with its first shop in Mumbai. The company also launched its first product in the country — Model Y — at a starting price of Rs 59.89 lakh (ex-showroom).

BYD undercuts Tesla quite significantly. The Sealion 7 Premium variant is priced at ₹ 48.90 lakh, while the high-performance AWD version costs ₹ 54.90 lakh (both ex-showroom). BYD’s aggressive pricing strategy makes the Sealion 7 a compelling alternative for those seeking a feature-rich and high-performance EV without crossing the ₹ 60 lakh mark.

The Tesla Model Y Pearl White Multi-Coat RWD costs Rs 62,02,640 in Delhi and Rs 62,03,140 in Mumbai. While the RWD Long Range is priced at Rs 70,10,640 in Delhi and 70,11,140 in Mumbai.

He also mentioned that Indians have been paying absurd taxes all along and asked people to check their car invoices once again.

Tesla has launched its Model Y SUV in India, opening its first retail outlet in Mumbai. Bookings are now available, with deliveries for the Standard variant expected soon. The Model Y competes in a growing EV market,

Tesla will open its first showroom in India on Tuesday and begin deliveries as early as next month, as the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle maker looks to tap potential demand in the third-largest