Tesla has launched the 2026 Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant at Rs 50.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tesla Model Y Premium RWD offers a WLTP-certified range of up to 500km, and customer deliveries will start in July 2026. Moreover, the American brand has discontinued the Model Y Long Range Premium RWD variant, which was priced at Rs 67.89 lakh (ex-showroom).
- Entry-level variant now gets upgraded 16-inch touchscreen
- Only two variants on sale in India
- Premium RWD’s WLTP range is up to 500km
2026 Tesla Model Y price list
With the Long Range Premium RWD variant now discontinued, Tesla offers two variants of the Model Y in India – the Premium RWD and L Premium AWD. The entry-level five-seater variant with rear-wheel drive costs Rs 11.1 lakh less than the top-spec six-seater Model Y with all-wheel drive, launched here in April this year.
2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD powertrain and performance
Tesla usually keeps technical details such as the battery size and electric motor output figures under wraps. However, the Model Y sold in international markets comes with a 64kWh battery pack and a rear-mounted electric motor that makes 299hp. The 2026 Model Y rear-wheel-drive variant sold in India has a WLTP range of up to 500km. The premium EV can go from 0-100kph in a claimed 5.9 seconds and has a top speed of 201kph. Tesla claims the rear-wheel-drive Model Y can gain up to 238km of charge in 15 minutes, with a DC fast-charging speed of up to 175kW when plugged into a Supercharger.
2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD interior and features
The 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD offers seating for five occupants and is available with an all-black or a Zen Grey interior theme. Tesla claims that the five-seater Model Y has a maximum storage capacity of 2,138 litres. Moreover, this entry-level variant now comes with the brand’s new 16-inch primary touchscreen and an 8.0-inch touchscreen for the rear occupants. In India, the larger screen debuted with the Model Y L variant.
As earlier, all on-board functions are controlled through the large touchscreen up front, which the brand claims has been tweaked for improved responsiveness. Some of the main features of the Tesla Model Y include a panoramic glass roof, a powered tailgate, LED ambient lighting, ventilated front seats, wireless charging, power reclining and folding rear seats, and acoustic glass. The optional Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature, which costs Rs 6 lakh, currently only supports the automatic parking function, as regulatory approvals in India are pending. However, safety features available now include ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems), surround-view cameras and 7 airbags.
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