A test mule of the Tesla Model Y electric SUV has been spotted in India. The test mule was caught on camera by an enthusiast in Pune, Maharashtra.
see photosTesla Model Y electric SUV was spotted testing in Pune, Maharashtra
American electric vehicle maker Tesla is currently preparing to enter the Indian market. The company is expected to start its operations in India with its two most affordable models – the Model 3 or the Model Y. And the latter was recently spotted during testing in India. Now, this is not the first time that the Model Y has been spotted in our country, however, this time we take a closer look at the electric compact SUV. The picture was shared on the social media handle of Tesla Club India and was originally taken by an enthusiast, Nitesh Borane, who spotted the Model Y in Pune, Maharashtra.
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Apart from the Model Y, earlier we have also seen several spy pictures of the Tesla Model 3 electric sedan in India. As far as the Model Y is concerned, it is based on the same platform as the Model 3 and offers the Tesla SUV globally in both 5- and 7-seater configurations. The Tesla Model Y shares much of its visual train with the Model 3, such as the overall front section and wide LED taillights. Up front, we get a sculpted face with sweptback headlamps, no grille and a wide central airdam. The profile shows off silver alloy wheels, while at the rear it gets a sharp-looking boot lid and cladded rear bumper.
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Model Y, it is based on the same platform as the Model 3, and also shares many of its visual trains with the electric sedan
Globally, the Tesla Model Y is offered in two options, Long Range AWD and Performance. Both models come with dual electric motors, one for each axle, offering electric all-wheel drive (AWD) function. The older Long Range option offers a range of up to 505 km and can accelerate from 0-97 kmph in less than 4.8 seconds. The more powerful Performance variant does the same sprint in about 3.5 seconds but offers a lower electric range of 480 km.
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Right now, Tesla is lobbying with the Indian government for a tax cut on fully imported electric vehicles and the cars are unlikely to be brought in before the issue is resolved. However, the government has no plans to provide any additional tax redemption, instead saying that Tesla should assemble the vehicles locally in India, which is home to several mainstream luxury carmakers in the country. So, it looks like India will have to wait a little longer for Tesla cars to officially reach our shores.
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photo Credit: Nitesh Borane via Tesla Club India
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