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Tesla Opens its First Showroom in India
India gets its first taste of Tesla: Mumbai showroom debuts with Model Y and superchargers as Elon Musk eyes the EV market.
- Publish date: Tuesday، 15 July 2025 Reading time: two min read
Tesla has officially made its long-awaited entry into India with the inauguration of its first showroom in Maker Maxity Mall in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai on Tuesday, July 15.
Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, kicked off the event, unveiling the Model Y, signalling a bold step into India’s burgeoning EV landscape.
Flagship Location & Design
Spanning 4,000 sq ft, the Mumbai showroom was completed in 45 days, designed with Tesla’s signature minimalism by architect Neeta Sharada, mirroring global aesthetics. Located in the upscale Maker Maxity Mall at BKC, it's expected to set the tone for future outlets in Delhi and beyond.
Model Y Enters India
The launch features two variants of the China-imported Model Y SUV:
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Rear-Wheel Drive with 500 km range, starting at ₹59.9 lakh
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Long‑Range RWD with 622 km range, priced up to ₹67.9 lakh
High import duties—70% to 110%—drive these prices, making the Model Y roughly ₹15 lakh more expensive than in the U.S.
Despite the cost, Tesla aims to address a niche premium EV segment, competing against BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Kia.
Deliveries & Infrastructure
Bookings are open now, with deliveries slated to begin after September 2025, after finalizing regulatory approvals. Tesla also plans to deploy V4 Superchargers across Mumbai and Delhi, offering up to 267 km of charge in 15 minutes.
Strategy & Future Roadmap
Tesla’s India entry follows years of negotiation marked by high duties and policy hurdles. While local manufacturing is not yet on the table, the new EV policy, with reduced import tariffs and incentives, suggests a possible shift if Tesla invests in a factory within three years.
Meanwhile, India is eyeing Tesla to boost its EV goals—from under 5% of sales toward a 30% target by 2030.
Tesla is starting its India journey cautiously, aiming to plant its brand, assess demand, and build charging networks before re-evaluating large-scale investment.
This article was previously published on bahrainmoments. To see the original article, click here