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Tesla Model Y crosses 1,000 sales milestone in India as popularity surges
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CNBC Awaaz•06-10-2026, 15:31
Tesla Model Y crosses 1,000 sales milestone in India as popularity surges
- •Tesla India has delivered a total of 1,017 Model Y units between September 2025 and October 2, 2026.
- •September 2026 marked the best month for Tesla with 291 units sold, surging 322 percent year-on-year.
- •Tesla secured the second position in India's luxury EV segment in September, surpassing Mercedes-Benz.
- •A massive price cut in May, reducing the Model Y Premium RWD price by Rs 9 lakh, boosted sales significantly.
- •Tesla is expanding its presence with a sixth showroom in Chennai and a growing charging network across India.
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According to the Vahan portal data, Tesla India delivered a total of 1,017 Model Y units from September 2025 to October 2, 2026, crossing the 1,000-unit milestone within nearly a year of entering the country market.
In September 2026, Tesla achieved the second position in India's luxury electric car segment for the first time by selling 291 Model Y units, surpassing Mercedes-Benz India while BMW secured the first spot.
The Model Y Premium RWD is equipped with a 64kWh battery and features an electric motor generating 299hp and 420Nm of torque, delivering a WLTP-certified driving range of approximately 500 kilometers.
