After a long wait, Tesla is finally ready to step into India. The company’s first showroom is going to open in Mumbai in July 2025. This scheme of Alan Musk can see a new movement in the Indian electric vehicle market.
Tesla’s first showroom will open in July
There is going to be a big stir in the market of electric vehicles in India. The world’s leading electric car manufacturer Tesla is going to open its first showroom in Mumbai in July 2025. After this a showroom will also be opened in Delhi. For years, Tesla was waiting for entry in India, which is going to be completed now.
Alan Musk will sell Made-in-China electric cars with the company’s entry in India. According to preliminary information, the first set of Tesla’s China -based factory model Y SUV has already reached India.
Premium EV will enter the market
Tesla is entering the Indian market through model Y rear-wheel drive SUV. This train is considered to be the world’s best -selling electric SUV. According to Bloomberg report, the company has also imported supercharger equipment, car accessories, merchandise and spare parts from the US, China and Netherlands.
Preparation for showroom launch
According to the information, Tesla will open the first showroom in Mumbai in mid -July. A few weeks later, a showroom will also start in Delhi. According to reports, Tesla officials are inspecting possible showroom sites in Mumbai and Delhi every week.
Price of cars in India
The price of five model Y cars from Shanghai plant has been declared around 2.77 million rupees (about 31,988 $ 3188) in India. An import duty of about 2.1 million rupees has also been imposed on these cars. In India, 70% tax and surcharge are applied to fully manufactured (CBU) cars priced less than $ 40,000.
According to experts, the sale of these cars in India can be around $ 56,000 before tax and insurance. This price will be much higher than this model sold in America. The price of model Y in the US is about $ 37,490 after tax credit.
Premium price biggest challenge
The premium price can prove to be the biggest challenge for Tesla. The EV segment in India is currently in the initial stage. Although EV’s share has increased in the last few years, the share of EV in the new passenger vehicle market is only slightly higher than 5%. At the same time, premium cars make only 2% of the total market.
Therefore, it will not be easy for Elon Musk’s company to persuade Indian customers to buy such an expensive EV. Especially when domestic companies and other foreign brands have already launched cheap EV options in the market.
Old hurdles now away
In fact, Tesla’s entry case in India was stuck for many years. There was disagreement between Alan Musk and the Indian government over local manufacturing and import duty. After the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Alan Musk in February 2025, both sides agreed and the way for entry was cleared.
After this Tesla started sending cars to a port near Mumbai. Also, warehouse in Karnataka and office space in Gurugram are also being rented.
Tesla’s future plans
The company’s goal is not only to make an initial presence in the Indian market through model Y, but plans to bring more models in the coming times. For this, the company is also working on charging infrastructure.
Tesla’s spokesperson has not currently made any official comment on the launch of showrooms in India or car launch. But experts say that the company is making new appointments in charging, retail and policy teams in the country.
Search for new country head
After the resignation of Tesla’s Country Head Prashant Menon in India, the company has not yet appointed any new country head. However, the expansion in charging-retail and other operation teams continues.
Tesla’s entry will increase competition
Tesla’s entry into the Indian market can prove to be a milestone for the Indian EV industry. The entry of Allen Musk’s company will increase competition in this sector further rapidly.
If the company provides correct pricing, better service and strong charging network, it can make its strong place in the Indian premium EV market.
