Beyond the car specs, Tesla cars are known for its cutting-edge automotive technology such as its Autopilot features and Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised as well as other unique features such as Bioweapon defence mode.

Tesla has opened its first showroom in India and customers are lining up to flaunt its Model Y in their driveway. But will Elon Musk’s company manage to snatch a sizable share from incumbents, or will the initial euphoria die down?

Tesla has officially arrived in India with the launch of its best-selling electric crossover, the Model Y. Available in two rear-wheel-drive (RWD) versions, Standard and Long-Range, the EV starts at ₹59.89 lakh (ex-showroom), with bookings now open in select metro cities.