BYD undercuts Tesla quite significantly. The Sealion 7 Premium variant is priced at ₹ 48.90 lakh, while the high-performance AWD version costs ₹ 54.90 lakh (both ex-showroom). BYD’s aggressive pricing strategy makes the Sealion 7 a compelling alternative for those seeking a feature-rich and high-performance EV without crossing the ₹ 60 lakh mark.

Beyond the car specs, Tesla cars are known for its cutting-edge automotive technology such as its Autopilot features and Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised as well as other unique features such as Bioweapon defence mode.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk's Tesla has priced its Model Y at about $69,770 in India, the highest among major markets, its website showed, as the electric carmaker geared up to open its first showroom in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Tesla has started selling cars in India, the world’s most populous country – but at a hefty price tag. Tesla, which is facing slumping sales and complications from CEO Elon Musk’s political entanglements,

Tesla Inc. opened its first India showroom, showcasing Model Y cars with a starting price of nearly $70,000, as Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle maker looks to tap new markets and offset slowing sales where it’s already well established.