Tesla finally enters India — nine years after Elon Musk first teased its debut

Tesla has officially entered the Indian market with the opening of its first showroom, called an “Experience Center,” in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, nearly nine years after CEO Elon Musk first hinted at the move in 2016. The 4,000-square-foot center showcases the Model Y in rear-wheel drive (RWD) and long-range RWD variants, imported from Shanghai, priced at approximately ₹59.9 lakh ($68,000) and ₹67.9 lakh ($79,000) respectively. Customers in Delhi, Gurugram, and Mumbai can place orders immediately with a non-refundable deposit, with deliveries expected to start in Q3 for the RWD and Q4 for the long-range model. Tesla plans to support its launch by installing charging infrastructure, including Superchargers, in Mumbai and Delhi, and aims to expand its retail presence with a second store in Delhi soon. The company also intends to import vehicles from its Berlin factory once an India-EU free trade agreement