Elon Musk’s Tesla, the world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has officially launched its operations in India. The company opened its first showroom, Tesla Experience Center, today in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). This significant development marks the formal entry of the American EV giant into one of the fastest-growing automobile markets in the world.
The entry follows years of strategic talks, policy alignment, and deep market research. Tesla’s action is likely to revolutionize India’s electric mobility sector with its state-of-the-art technology and global design strategy.
CM Devendra Fadnavis: “Tesla Has Arrived in the Right City and State”
During the inauguration ceremony, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis greeted Tesla with great accolades. According to him, “Tesla has arrived in the right city and state, that is the state of Maharashtra and the city of Mumbai, which is the entrepreneur capital of India.”
#WATCH | Tesla is all set to mark its official entry into the Indian market with the launch of its first showroom in Mumbai today
The electric vehicle (EV) giant is opening its India showroom at the Maker Maxity Mall in the city’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) pic.twitter.com/6p0EmgrsHS
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He underscored that Tesla’s coming to India is not merely a business decision but a representation of innovation and sustainability. “Tesla is going to change the entire market. Sure that the people of Mumbai and entire India will love tesla. Tesla is not just a car company, it is all about design, innovation and sustainability,” he said.
Peeking into the future, the Chief Minister also had hopes of local manufacturing and research, “I wish to see the R&D and manufacturing done here in the future.”
Tesla Model Y Debut in India
Tesla is launching the updated Model Y for Indian buyers. This handsome electric SUV comes in dark grey, with black alloy wheels and a coupe-like profile. The Indian market will get two versions of the Model Y:
- Long Range RWD (Rear-Wheel Drive)
- Long Range AWD (All-Wheel Drive)
The inside has a dual-tone black and white cabin, following Tesla’s signature no-frills style. The 15.4-inch central touchscreen is flanked by high-end technology features such as:
- Wireless charging of smartphones
- USB-C ports
- Internet access
- Voice command feature
- App-based vehicle access and control
The Model Y in India is estimated to have a starting price over Rs 60 lakh, positioning it as a premium product geared toward early adopters of EVs and luxury consumers.
A Milestone for India’s EV Journey
Tesla’s entry is not merely a matter of selling automobiles—it’s about establishing a new standard in green mobility, innovative design, and consumer technology. The arrival of the brand in India heralds the beginning of a radical shift towards clean mobility and an emphasis on innovation in local manufacturing.
When Tesla opens its doors to Indian consumers, the auto sector is likely to react with quick innovation and growth of EV infrastructure, with a boost from the high standards introduced to the market by Tesla.
