Tesla Launch in India LIVE: Elon Musk's EV giant enters India after years-long wait
As of now, Tesla is speculated to sell its Model Y SUVs in India, with plans of expanding more with other models as the sales increase. Tesla is expected to deliver its first cars in India from August 1.
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The launch was teased on Elon Musk-owned social media platform X (formerly Twitter) as 'Coming soon', along with a graphic that indicated Tesla's presence in India would begin in July 2025. Which Tesla cars will be sold in India?
At present, Tesla will sell only one model in India — the Tesla Model Y. The company has already shipped six units of the Model Y SUV from its Shanghai plant to Mumbai, which will be used for display and demonstration purposes, according to a report by Carwale.
A Reuters report noted that Tesla imported vehicles, chargers and accessories into India worth close to $1 million, mainly from China and the United States.
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Elon Musk, who is the CEO of Tesla, previously expressed interest in entering the Indian auto market, but pointed to high tariff duties on foreign EV imports as a deterrance.
Six Tesla Model Y cars have already been shipped to India from Shanghai, but they will have to be subject to a whopping 70 per cent import tariff to get sold in the country. As per Bloomberg, buyers could end up paying $56,000 for a single car — ₹ 10,000 more than its usual price. Tesla Model Y price comparison: US, China, Germany & India
Tesla is retailing the Model Y at starting price of around $69,770, which is over ₹ 59.87 lakh, Reuters reported citing data on the automaker's website.
For comparison, the sale car retails for $44,990 in the US, 263,500 yuan (or $36,700) in China, and 45,970 euros (or $53,700) in Germany.
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15 Jul 2025, 12:19 PM IST Buyers can begin ordering their Teslas in India from July 15.
Shipments are expected to commence in August, this year.
15 Jul 2025, 12:16 PM IST
Offered in Long Range RWD and Long Range AWD (Dual Motor) versions, the Tesla Model Y SUV delivers an exceptional range of up to 574 km and can speed up from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds.
15 Jul 2025, 11:18 AM IST
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has previously pointed to India's high tariff duties on foreign EV imports as a block to the auto maker's entry into the country, and as per reports, the Model Y could cost more in India, than it does in other countries. According to a Bloomberg report, Indian buyers could end up paying $56,000 (over ₹ 40.07 lakh) for a single car — ₹ 10,000 more than its usual price.
40.07 lakh) for a single car — 10,000 more than its usual price. While a Reuters report noted the starting price at about $69,770, which is over ₹ 59.87 lakh.
15 Jul 2025, 11:01 AM IST
Tesla is retailing the Model Y at starting price of around $69,770, which is over ₹ 59.87 lakh, Reuters reported citing data on the automaker's website.
For comparison, the sale car retails for $44,990 in the US, 263,500 yuan (or $36,700) in China, and 45,970 euros (or $53,700) in Germany.
15 Jul 2025, 10:51 AM IST
At present, Tesla will sell only one model in India — the Tesla Model Y. The company has already shipped six units of the Model Y SUV from its Shanghai plant to Mumbai, which will be used for display and demonstration purposes, according to a report by Carwale.
15 Jul 2025, 10:04 AM IST
While the first Tesla showroom is opening at BKC, the next showroom is set to open in New Delhi by the end of July, according to reports.
15 Jul 2025, 10:01 AM IST
Six Tesla Model Y cars have already been shipped to India from Shanghai, but they will have to be subject to a whopping 70 per cent import tariff to get sold in the country. As per Bloomberg, buyers will end up paying $56,000 for a single car — ₹ 10,000 more than its usual price. Tesla is selling its Model Y cars in India starting at about $69,770, its website showed on Tuesday
15 Jul 2025, 09:29 AM IST
Earlier reports had suggested that Tesla was keen to import its vehicles into the country and sell them through its showrooms, rather than establishing manufacturing facilities. However, the company has maintained a quiet stance about its detailed operational strategy for India.
15 Jul 2025, 09:28 AM IST
Tesla is all set to mark its official entry into the Indian market with the launch of its first showroom in the country.
The electric vehicle (EV) giant will open its India showroom on Tuesday morning at the Maker Maxity Mall in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai.
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