Tesla Model YL India: Tesla is now preparing to launch its new and bigger SUV in the Indian market. According to reports, the company may soon introduce its 6-seater electric SUV Tesla Model YL.
Updated On:
Apr 18, 2026 | 11:35 am
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Tesla SUV Launch India: Electric car manufacturing giant Tesla is now preparing to launch its new and bigger SUV in the Indian market. According to reports, the company may soon introduce its 6-seater electric SUV Tesla Model YL. This will be a longer version of the existing Model Y, which will offer more space and three rows of seating.
Special design for family
The new SUV has been specially designed keeping in mind those customers who want a large and comfortable family car. It will have a seating layout of 2+2+2, which means 6 people will be able to travel comfortably. Captain seats will be provided in the second row, which will be heated and ventilated. The third row will also have the feature of heated seats, due to which the rear passengers will also get a premium experience.
Sales of the first model were weak
In India, Tesla is already selling the standard version of Tesla Model Y, which was launched in 2025. However, the company’s sales were not as expected. Only 227 units could be sold in the entire year, whereas the target was 2,500 units. Due to low demand, the company had to give a discount of up to ₹ 2 lakh.
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Will be imported from China
The new Tesla Model YL is currently being manufactured at the Shanghai plant in China and from there it will be imported to India. Due to high import duty, its price may remain high, which may affect sales. Nevertheless, the company hopes that the new variant will attract customers.
Strong range and tremendous speed
Talking about the features, this SUV will be provided with an 82 kWh battery, which can give a range of up to 751 kilometers on a single charge. It will have dual motor and all-wheel drive system, due to which this car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds. Its top speed is said to be around 201 km/hour.
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Tough competition from BYD
Tesla is facing tough competition in the global market. Especially the Chinese company BYD has moved ahead in terms of sales. In such a situation, Tesla is trying to strengthen its hold through new models and updates.
Competition will increase in SUV segment
If Tesla Model YL is launched in India, it will be Tesla’s second major offering. Especially in the large family SUV segment, the competition will become even more interesting.
