Model Y versus India's electric elite

WHO WILL WIN THE CHARGE?

- VIKRAM CHAUDHARY

TESLA HAS FINALLY entered India with the Model Y. It is priced from ₹59.89 lakh (63 kWh battery) to ₹67.89 lakh (83 kWh), is a rear-wheel drive (RWD) car, has a spacious cabin, range of 500-622 km (WLTP), and can go from 0-100 km/h in just 5.6 seconds. But is it better than India's EV elite?

Direct competitors

Kia EV6 (₹65.97 lakh): It's the most direct rival to the Model Y. It has a large cabin, bigger battery (84 kWh), is quicker (5.3 seconds), and is an all-wheel drive (AWD) car. Its WLTP range is 581 km.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 (₹46.05 lakh): The most value-for-money luxury EV in India, it has a retro-futuristic design, and its 72.6-kWh battery returns a WLTP range of 450 km.

BYD Sealion 7 (₹48.9-54.9 lakh): A major rival from China, it is priced lower, has more than 500 km range (NEDC), 82.56 kWh battery, and a feature-rich cabin. Its AWD model is quicker than Tesla (0-100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds).