Tesla launches six-seater Model Y L variant in India

Tesla launched a six-seater Model Y L in India, expanding its limited local lineup and targeting demand for larger, premium SUVs. The Model Y L, with an extended wheelbase, is priced at 6.2 million rupees (~$66,324), slotting between Tesla’s existing variants (rear‑wheel drive ~6.0M rupees; long‑range RWD 6.8M). High 100% import tariffs keep prices well above most Indian cars, limiting mass uptake; Tesla says lower running costs could let buyers recover about one-third of the purchase price over four to five years. The variant was previously introduced in China and may modestly boost Tesla’s appeal in India’s premium SUV niche, but tariffs and high pricing suggest only limited near‑term market impact.