Tesla has announced that the 2026 Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive is now available for test drives across its Experience Centres in India. Alongside the launch, the company has introduced a new suite of Artificial Intelligence (AI) features for Tesla owners in the country, headlined by Grok—the conversational AI assistant developed by xAI. The latest AI capabilities complement Tesla’s existing intelligent technologies available on both the Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive and the Model Y L, further enhancing the connected ownership and driving experience.
Automotive Momentum and Record Deliveries
Tesla achieved record deliveries in several markets: South Korea, Australia, Colombia, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Portugal, the Philippines, Chile, Slovenia & Lithuania. To support rising global and local demand, Tesla is increasing production of its 4680 battery cells. This directly enables higher output of the Model Y, the world’s best-selling vehicle, which is expected to continue its growth trajectory.
The newly launched 2026 Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive offers 2,138 litres of storage space with versatile seating for up to five passengers, ample luggage capacity, and power-folding seats. Powered by ultra-responsive motors, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds and delivers a range of up to 500 km (WLTP). The Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive is available in India at ₹50,89,000 with a down payment of ₹6,00,000 and monthly EMI starting from ₹39,990
Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive is available to order via Tesla’s official website. Home Charging support across all states in India ensuring a smooth ownership experience and redefining convenience in sustainable transportation. Customers who place order before 30th August 2026 can enjoy complimentary Wall Connector.
AI Training Compute and Vehicle Intelligence
During the first half of 2026, Tesla more than doubled its onsite compute capacity in Texas (measured in MW of compute). Cortex 2 is actively supporting the development of autonomy software for both vehicles and humanoid robots, with further ramping planned over the remainder of the year.
These AI advancements are delivered directly to customers via Over-The-Air (OTA) updates. In 2025, Tesla pushed over 300 new or updated features globally. Building on that foundation, the latest Summer 2026 release enhances the Grok AI Assistant feature with new capabilities. In addition, automatic navigation has expanded beyond home and work to support any destination based on the driver’s personal habits and schedule – further strengthening the seamless, intelligent ownership experience for owners.
Available via Over-The-Air (OTA) update at no additional cost; Grok brings conversational intelligence directly into the cabin of every Tesla Model Y in India. Owners can activate Grok by simply saying “Hey Grok” or by long-pressing the voice button on the steering wheel.
Grok is available in multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada
Grok is designed to make every journey more intuitive, productive, and enjoyable:Grok is designed to make every journey more intuitive, productive, and enjoyable:
- Smart Trip Planning: Plan multi-stop journeys entirely by voice. Whether navigating Mumbai’s bustling streets or embarking on a Bengaluru-to-Mysuru road trip, owners can add, change, or cancel destinations mid-journey hands-free.
- Hyperlocal Location Search: Easily locate nearby Tesla Superchargers, pitstops, coffee shops, restaurants, hospitals, ATMs, and public conveniences tailored for India’s unique geography and travel patterns.
- Vehicle Alert Intelligence: Whenever a warning or alert appears on the touchscreen, Grok provides a reference explanation and suggests actionable next steps, reducing driver anxiety and improving vehicle uptime.
- Personalised Voice Interaction: Customize Grok’s tone, language, and conversational style to suit your preferences. From helping children learn regional languages to narrating bedtime stories on family road trips across India.
Through Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, Tesla continuously delivers new features, improvements, and performance enhancements directly to your Tesla car no service centre visit, no appointments, no waiting.
Visit the Tesla locations below or call 1800-203-1538 (toll-free) to learn more about AI on Wheels on 2026 Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive:
- Tesla Experience Center, HITEC City, Hyderabad
- Tesla Experience Center Whitefield, Bengaluru
- Tesla Experience Center BKC, Mumbai
- Tesla Experience Centre Aerocity, Delhi
- Tesla Center, Gurugram
