On July 15, 2025, Tesla launched the Model Y in India, unveiling two variants with ex-showroom prices that reflect substantial import duties and local levies. Below is a detailed breakdown of acquisition costs, optional add-ons, government taxes, and recurring expenses—so you know exactly what goes into that ₹60–70 lakh sticker price.
Variants & Ex-Showroom Pricing (Delhi)
- Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD): ₹ 59,89,000
- Model Y Long-Range RWD: ₹ 67,89,000
- Ex-showroom price includes factory/freight costs plus import duties (≈ 110% on base CIF value: 70% Basic Customs Duty + 40% Agriculture Infrastructure Cess)
On-Road Price Components (Delhi)
| Cost Component | RWD (₹) | Long-Range (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-Showroom Price | 59,89,000 | 67,89,000 |
| Registration & Road Tax (~2%)¹ | 1,19,780 | 1,35,780 |
| Insurance Premium (~1.2%)² | 72,410 | 89,910 |
| Total On-Road Price | 61,07,190 | 69,14,690 |
¹ ~2% of ex-showroom; ² ~1.2% of ex-showroom
Optional & Upfront Charges
- Full Self-Driving (FSD) Capability: + ₹ 6,00,000
- Enables Autopark, Summon, and future autonomy features
- Booking Token: ₹ 22,220 (refundable against order)
Government Taxes & Duties
- Basic Customs Duty (BCD): 70% on CBU cars > USD 40,000
- Agriculture Infrastructure Cess (AIDC): 40% atop BCD
- Effective import duty ≈ 110% of CIF value
- GST on EVs: 5% (concessionary rate)
- State Registration & Road Tax: 2–6% (varies by state)
- Insurance: ~1–1.5% of ex-showroom (varies by provider)
Recurring & Running Costs
- Home Charging
- Consumption: ~0.15 kWh/km
- Electricity rate: ~₹ 8/kWh
- Annual (15,000 km): 2,250 kWh → ~₹ 18,000/year
- Maintenance
- EVs require minimal scheduled upkeep
- Budget ~₹ 5,000–10,000/year for wearables (tires, brakes) and software updates
Additional Considerations
- Fast Charging: Public DC fast-chargers cost ~₹ 20–30/kWh, raising per-km cost if heavily used.
- Financing & Loans: EMI calculations vary; typical auto-loan rates range from 7–9% APR over 3–5 years.
- Insurance Variations: Usage-based or comprehensive plans can alter premiums.
- State Incentives: Some states offer EV rebates or reduced road tax, lowering on-road price by 1–2%.
Summary
- Acquisition Cost: ₹ 61.1 lakh (RWD) / ₹ 69.1 lakh (Long-Range) on-road in Delhi
- Optional FSD: + ₹ 6 lakh
- Import Duty: ≈ 110% of CIF value
- GST: 5% on EVs
- Annual Running: Charging ~₹ 18,000; Maintenance ~₹ 5,000–10,000
