Tesla in India: Finally, the moment that electric vehicle lovers in India were eagerly waiting for is now just a few days away. Yes, the world's leading electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is now going to set foot in India. According to media reports, Tesla's first showroom is set to officially open on July 15, 2025 at Mumbai's iconic Jio World Drive. This is a historic move for Elon Musk's company, as it is entering the world's third largest automobile market, even when its sales are facing some challenges globally.
Showroom in Mumbai: New experience for customersThis Mumbai showroom is going to start a new chapter for Tesla in India. This showroom will provide customers access to prices, variants, and configuration tools of Tesla's models. Apart from this, customers are expected to get the facility to start booking vehicles from next week. According to a report by the Economic Times, Tesla plans to start its deliveries by the end of August 2025. The showroom will be open to VIPs and corporate partners for the initial weeks, but will be opened to the general public later.
Model Y: Tesla's first moveAccording to a Bloomberg report, Tesla has already brought the first batch of Model Y rear-wheel drive units from its China-based factory to India. The Model Y, which is currently the world's best-selling electric car, will be Tesla's first product in India. The car is known for its great performance, modern technology, and premium design.
Model Y price and import dutyThe base price of the Model Y is around Rs 27.7 lakh ($46,630) in the global market. However, its price in India is likely to be much higher due to import duty. India has a 70% import duty on fully built electric vehicles priced below $40,000. Apart from this, the price of Model Y can be much higher than in the US due to other taxes and duties. Nevertheless, given Tesla's brand value and the popularity of the Model Y, it could prove to be a strong contender in the Indian market.
Showroom plans in New Delhi tooAfter Mumbai, Tesla's second showroom is set to open in New Delhi by the end of July 2025. The move reflects Tesla's strategy to expand rapidly in India. The company aims to make its presence felt in major metropolises in the country, so as to reach more and more customers.
- Dimensions and features of Model Y
- The Model Y is a practical and suitable car for Indian roads. Its dimensions are as follows:
- Length: 4,797 mm
- Width (side mirrors folded): 1,982 mm
- Height: 1,624 mm
Ground clearance: 167 mmThis ground clearance can be considered fine for Indian roads, which are generally full of rough roads and speed breakers. In the global market, the Model Y is offered with 19 and 20-inch alloy wheels, but in India it will come only with 19-inch alloy wheels. This decision has been taken to better maintain the range of the battery and avoid additional weight.
Tesla's prospects in IndiaTesla's entry into India is an important step not only for the electric vehicle industry but for the entire automobile sector. There are many policies and subsidies available from the government to promote electric vehicles in India, which can be a golden opportunity for Tesla. However, challenges such as import duty and lack of local production still exist. The possibility of Tesla setting up a manufacturing unit in India in the future is also in discussion, which can make prices more competitive.