Tesla has officially made its debut in India. With trademark flair, the electric-vehicle giant is set to open its first experience centre in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex on July 15, 2025, marking its entry into the country’s booming EV space.
🏢 1. Mumbai’s Tesla Experience Centre: What to Expect
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The showroom—part showroom, part interactive experience—is located in Mumbai’s commercial hub, BKC.
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A batch of Model Y SUVs, imported from Shanghai, has already landed in India ahead of the launch.
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First-week access is likely reserved for VIPs and corporate partners, with public visits opening shortly after.
🚗 2. Model Y Takes the Spotlight
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The Model Y is expected to be the first Tesla vehicle on Indian roads.
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Though imported as fully built units (CBUs) and subject to an estimated 70% import tax, early price indicators suggest retail prices nearing ₹60 Lakh or more before local charges.
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Five Model Y units valued at roughly ₹27.7 Lakh each sans duty have already reached Mumbai.
🌍 3. What This Means for India
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Tesla becomes the first global EV icon setting up a physical brand presence in India.
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Though duties remain steep, this launch underscores India’s growing promise as the world’s third-largest auto market.
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Sales are expected to begin soon, with deliveries slated from late August after showroom bookings open.
🌐 4. Expansion Plans — First Mumbai, Soon Delhi
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Following the BKC opening, a second showroom in Delhi is planned by late July.
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Tesla is laying groundwork with early hiring across India—roles in sales, service, and supply chain are already being filled.
📌 Why Tesla’s India Entry Matters
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Signals a new era for Indian EV adoption—premium, tech-led, and aspirational.
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May influence local policy: Tesla’s arrival could nudge the government to rethink import duties and local manufacture incentives.
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Raises the bar for domestic brands like Tata, MG, and Mahindra while adding hi-tech competition to the mix.
