Tesla opens Mumbai showroom, launches Model Y at ₹60L
What's the story
Tesla has officially entered the Indian market with its first-ever showroom. The facility is located at Mumbai's Maker Maxity Mall in the Bandra Kurla Complex. This marks a major milestone for Elon Musk's company as it takes its first formal step into one of the world's fastest-growing electric vehicle (EV) markets. The Mumbai showroom will be Tesla's main display and customer experience center, allowing visitors to see the vehicles up close and learn about Tesla's technology.
First model
Model Y priced between ₹60-68 lakh
Tesla's first model to hit the Indian market is the Model Y SUV. The rear-wheel drive variant, with 500km WLTP range, is priced at ₹59.89 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai). A long-range rear-wheel drive variant (622km WLTP range) is also available at a higher price of ₹68 lakh. Tesla is also offering its Full Self-Driving Capability suite in India at ₹6 lakh. As per the company's website, "the currently enabled features require active driver supervision and do not make the vehicle autonomous."
Import details
Display units, supercharger equipment imported from China
Tesla's Model Y units are expected to be imported from the company's Gigafactory in Shanghai, which is currently producing for several international markets. So far, six units of the SUV have been imported for display and test drives at the Mumbai showroom. Along with vehicles, Tesla has also brought Supercharger equipment and accessories worth nearly $1 million into India. These items have mostly been sourced from China and the US.
Expansion strategy
Service center also coming up in Mumbai
The Mumbai showroom is likely to be the first of many Tesla locations across India, depending on market response. The company is also setting up a service center in Kurla West, Mumbai, for vehicle maintenance and after-sales support. This move comes in addition to Tesla's existing presence in India with a registered office in Bengaluru and an engineering hub in Pune.