Tesla lands in Delhi: Second showroom in India after Mumbai
Tesla lands in Delhi: After Mumbai, now India's national capital Delhi is all set to welcome Tesla. The US-based electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla has opened its second showroom in India at Worldmark 2, Aerocity, Delhi. It covers an area of an area of 8,200 sq ft, and is located near the airport giving the brand more exposure to reach its target audience. The showroom is definitely going to be the base of the brand to the people of Delhi NCR.
Tesla lands in Delhi: Four V4 Superchargers Installed
Tesla has also installed four V4 Superchargers in the basement parking area. The electric vehicle maker is also planning to deploy Superchargers at various sites in Delhi NCR, such as Saket, Noida, and Horizon Center. This move comes after the recent launch of the first supercharger in Mumbai. The expansion strategy also involves establishing charging networks in eight other locations, including Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur.
Tesla lands in Delhi: Supercharging and Destination Charging: Speed, Cost, and Capacity
The V4 Supercharger, which consists of DC Chargers, is complemented by four Destination Charging Stalls that feature AC chargers. With these charging units available, the Supercharging stalls can achieve peak charging speeds of 250 kW, costing Rs 24/kW, while the 11 kW charging speed is priced at Rs 11/kW.
With these chargers, the latest Tesla Model Y can acquire up to 267 km of range in merely 15 minutes of charging. For context, the company mentions that this range is adequate for five round trips between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and the Gateway of India.
To utilize the charger, Tesla electric vehicle owners must connect their vehicles. Customers can check for availability using the Tesla app. This app also allows users to track the charging progress, get notifications during the charging process, and make payments for charging.
Tesla lands in Delhi: Model Y Variants, Pricing, and On-Road Costs in India
In India, the Tesla Model Y is available in both RWD (rear-wheel drive) and long-range RWD variants. The starting price for the RWD model is Rs 59.89 lakh, while the long-range version is priced at Rs 67.89 lakh. Thus, the complete on-road cost for the RWD model is Rs 61.07 lakh, while the on-road price for the long-range variant totals Rs 69.15 lakh.
In India, purchasers of the rear-wheel drive variant of the Tesla Model Y can choose between a 60 kWh battery or a larger 75 kWh battery pack. This RWD model is equipped with a single electric motor that generates approximately 295 hp. Furthermore, the 60 kWh battery is reported to have a WLTP range of 500 km when fully charged, while the long-range model is said to provide a range of 622 km.