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India.com
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
Meet first Indian to own Tesla Cybertruck, his name is..., business is..., no connection with Mukesh Ambani, Adani, Narayana Murthy
Meet man who owns India's First Tesla Cybertruck, his name is..., business is.., no connection with Mukesh Ambani, Adani, Narayana Murthy Surat city is known for its food, culture and always makes headlines for its diamond trades. But this time the city is in the news because of a businessman named Lavji Daliya. He has become the first Indian to import Tesla's electric Cybertruck. The futuristic all-electric pickup truck arrived in Surat recently and started trending on social media platforms. Daliya's interest in sustainable transportation and technological advancements motivated his acquisition of the Cybertruck. 'The Cybertruck isn't just a vehicle; it's a statement of future mobility,' Daliya said.
News18
27-04-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Surat-based Millionaire Lavji Daliya Becomes First Indian To Import Tesla Cybertruck
Last Updated: Daliya's son, Piyush, confirmed that this Tesla Cybertruck is the first of its kind in India Surat-based businessman Lavji Daliya has taken the social media by storm after becoming the first person in the country to aimport Tesla Cybertruck. The real estate mogul, known for his philanthropic works, is now the proud owner of the electric vehicle from Elon Musk's Tesla, valued at around Rs 60 lakh (approximately $70,000). Videos and images of Daliya's futuristic new ride have gone viral on social media. This comes just days after the all-electric pickup truck, bearing Dubai registration plates, was spotted near Mumbai being transported on a flatbed trailer. The vehicle, which features a sharp, angular design and is made from flat, stainless steel panels, offers a futuristic aesthetic and an array of cutting-edge technology inside. It is built to perform like a pickup truck but is packed with all of Tesla's signature features, including its minimalist cabin dominated by a large touchscreen interface. Speaking to The Indian Express, Daliya's son, Piyush, confirmed that this Tesla Cybertruck is the first of its kind in India. 'This cybertruck is the only one in India, as per what we checked online. There is no such car imported to India," he said. Piyush also spoke about the lengthy process of importing the vehicle to India. 'We booked this car six months ago at the Tesla Showroom at Texas in the US. After all due process, we got the delivery a few days ago, so we brought the car to Dubai where road registration was done. Finally, the car reached India through the sea route." When asked about the cost, Piyush kept the actual price tag private but mentioned the 'huge logistics charges" involved in transporting the car. He described the experience of driving the car, 'It was an awesome experience to drive such a car and we are hopeful that the company would open its showroom in India. The vehicle is in major demand among the car lovers of India." The Daliyas have added a personal touch to the Cybertruck by emblazoning the vehicle with the name of their business group, 'Gopin'. While Tesla's Cybertruck has created a significant buzz in India, the chances of Tesla officially launching the vehicle in the country seem slim. The Indian market has not been particularly favourable for luxury pickup trucks, as seen with the lukewarm response to models like the Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-Max V-Cross. First Published:
Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Indian Express
Surat wonderstruck with a Tesla Cybertruck on the roads
For the past few days, a Tesla Cybertruck has caused immense excitement in Surat, known popularly as India's Diamond City. Owned by one of Surat's millionaires, Lavji Daliya, popularly known as Lavji Badshah because of his philanthropic work, it is claimed to be India's first such Tesla piece under the Foundation Series. Daliya is a real estate developer and promoter of the Gopin Group, Daliya's eldest son Piyush told The Indian Express, 'This cybertruck is the only one in India, as per what we checked online. There is no such car imported to India. We booked this car six months ago at the Tesla Showroom at Texas in the USA. After all due process, we got the delivery a few days ago, so we brought the car to Dubai where road registration was done. Finally, the car reached India through the sea route.' The car, manufactured by Elon Musk's Tesla, arrived in Surat on Thursday. The base price of a Cybertruck is 70,000 USD which is almost equal to Rs 60 lakh. To personalise the vehicle, the Daliyas have emblazoned their business group's name 'Gopin' on it. Without revealing how much the car cost him, Piyush said, 'The logistic charges were huge. The car has seating capacity of five people and after the car landed in Surat, I drove it carrying my parents and my younger brother. It was an awesome experience to drive such a car and we are hopeful that the company would open its showroom in India. The vehicle is in major demand among the car-lovers of India.' Piyush further said, 'It takes six hours of electric charging and on a single charge, the car can run up to 550 kilometres. We are using Dubai RTO registration in India. The car is fully automatic with all the latest features and some innovative features which are not found in other imported cars. This car is in high demand among customers worldwide. The trunk capacity in the car is also huge.' The 55-year-old Lavjibhai 'Badshah', who is originally from Bhavnagar, migrated to Surat to start as a diamond businessman. He said, 'At present, we are using this car in Surat and we have not made any journey on the highways or other districts. In the city, wherever we go, around 50 to 100 people gather on the spot to see the car. People are curious to know about the interiors and other aspects of the car. We have to take extra care. The entire body of the car is made of stainless steel, which has sharp curves, and the tyres are designed in such a way that the car can also run on rough paths.' A large number of people, including relatives and acquaintances of the Daliyas family, have started arriving at their homes and offices with their children to see the car since Thursday, after videos went viral on social media.
