The Tesla Model Y L has received powertrain upgrades, improving its claimed 0-100kph time to 4.5 seconds, making it 0.5 seconds quicker than before. Note that this is applicable to Model Y Ls purchased on or after October 1, 2026, in India. No changes have been made to the exterior design, interior or features. The Model Y L is priced at Rs 61.99 lakh, ex-showroom.
Despite the improvement in acceleration, Tesla claims the same 681km (WLTP) range figure for the Model Y L as before; real-world range will vary depending on driving conditions, speed, weather and other factors. It has an 88kWh (estimated) NMC battery pack, powering a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup. Tesla has not officially disclosed powertrain specifications, but it has an estimated combined system output of 514hp and 590Nm. The claimed top speed is 201kph.
As per the carmaker, the Model Y L can add up to 288km of range in 15 minutes when using a Tesla Supercharger. It supports DC fast charging speeds of up to 250kW and AC charging of up to 11kW.
Tesla is expanding its charging network in India with 20 Superchargers and 28 Destination Chargers. Three more sites are planned by the end of 2026.
In the premium EV space, the Tesla Model Y L rivals the BMW iX1 LWB and BYD Sealion 7.
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