Updated Jul 16, 2025, 09:24 IST Tesla has officially entered the Indian market, as its showroom in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Campus (BKC) went into operation on Tuesday, July 15. The company is showcasing the 2025 facelifted Model Y SUV, which has its inaugural offering in India, imported as Completely Built-Up (CBU) units from its Shanghai factory. This India-specific Model Y features a dark-grey finish, black alloy wheels, a coupe-like roofline, and disc brakes on all wheels. Inside, it boasts a black and white dual-tone interior with white upholstery, a 15.4-inch touchscreen, internet connectivity, wireless charging, and voice-activated controls. Are Tesla EVs More Expensive in India? Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shown interest in entering the Indian auto market, but has cited high import duties on foreign electric vehicles as a major hurdle. Recently, six Tesla Model Y units were shipped from Shanghai to India, but these vehicles will face a hefty 70% import tariff before they can be sold. According to Bloomberg, Indian buyers may have to pay around $56,000 for the Model Y — approximately ₹10,000 more than its standard price. Tesla Model Y Price Comparison: US, China, Germany & India As per Reuters, Tesla lists the Model Y at about $69,770 (₹59.87 lakh) in India. In contrast, the same model sells for $44,990 in the US, 263,500 yuan ($36,700) in China, and 45,970 euros ($53,700) in Germany. Jul 16, 2025 09:24 IST Tesla India Launch Live Updates: Where Is Mumbai's Tesla Showroom Located? The Tesla showroom is located at Maker Maxity, 2 North Avenue, BKC Road, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai – 400051. This upscale commercial address is now home to Tesla's sleek glass-fronted store, showcasing the Model Y SUV, freshly imported from Shanghai. Six Model Ys have been brought in for the showroom launch, finished in dark grey with black alloy wheels and a striking coupe-like silhouette. Read more... Jul 16, 2025 09:14 IST Tesla India Launch Live: What's Tesla's Biggest Roadblock? One of Tesla’s biggest hurdles in India remains the country’s steep import duties, which can reach up to 100% on fully built imported vehicles. A potential India–US trade deal currently under negotiation could ease these tariffs for American electric vehicles, but geopolitics complicates the outlook. The strained relationship between Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump, coupled with Trump’s well-known skepticism of EVs and green policies, makes it unlikely that Washington will strongly push for tariff concessions. This puts Tesla at a crossroads: either continue waiting for a breakthrough trade agreement, or commit to local manufacturing in India to benefit from the government’s new EV policy and avoid punishing duties. Jul 15, 2025 17:31 IST Tesla India Launch Live Updates: Anand Mahindra on Welcoming Tesla Jul 15, 2025 16:29 IST Tesla India Launch Live: CM Devendra Fadnavis At Tesla's Launch Event At the launch, CM Devendra Fadnavis called Tesla's arrival in Mumbai a bold statement of innovation and sustainability. He said Mumbai was the right city for Tesla and praised the brand as a symbol of clean, intelligent mobility. Jul 15, 2025 16:26 IST Tesla in India Launch Live: Is It Cheaper in US or China? Full Price Comparison Inside Tesla has made its debut in India's electric vehicle market with the opening of a showroom in Mumbai's BKC complex, launching the Model Y SUV at prices starting from Rs 60 lakh. This price is significantly higher than in other markets, such as China, where it starts at Rs 29.9 lakh, and the US at Rs 37.5 lakh. Jul 15, 2025 15:16 IST Tesla India Launch Live Updates:' Tesla Is Going To Change The Entire Market:' says Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis At the Tesla experience center, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hailed the electric carmaker’s entry as a transformative moment for the country. He expressed optimism about Tesla’s future in India, stating, “I wish to see the R&D and manufacturing done here in the future.” Highlighting the brand’s global reputation for innovation, design, and sustainability, Fadnavis added, “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.” Jul 15, 2025 14:55 IST Tesla India Launch Price Live: 7 Tesla Supercharger Sites Coming Soon In Delhi-NCR And Mumbai As Tesla officially enters the Indian automobile market with the launch of its first store in Mumbai, a total of seven Supercharger sites have been marked as "coming soon" across two key regions, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. In the capital region, locations include Aerocity, Saket, Noida, and Gurugram, while in the Mumbai area, chargers are planned near the Bandra Kurla Complex showroom, as well as in Thane and Navi Mumbai. Also, supercharger sites in Bangalore are also being planned. Jul 15, 2025 14:12 IST Tesla India Launch Live Updates: Features of Tesla Model Y According to the company’s website, Model Y will be introduced in two versions, including Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive. The Rear-Wheel Drive will offer a 500 km range and will be able to go from 0 to 100 km/h in 59 seconds. The Long Range Rear-Wheel will offer a range of 622 km and will go from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. Both models will include 9 speakers, a 15.4-inch front-row touch screen and second-generation suspension noise reduction hardware. Jul 15, 2025 12:40 IST Tesla India Launch Price Live: Model Y Costs Half In China - Check Why? Tesla Inc. launched the Model Y electric SUV in India on Tuesday, 15 July, starting at Rs 60 lakh — nearly double its China price — with the opening of its first showroom in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). Despite the steep pricing, Tesla is aiming for.... Jul 15, 2025 12:11 IST Tesla India Launch Price Live: Model Y On Road Price The Tesla Model Y's on-road price in Mumbai is ₹61 lakh, according to the company website. It comes in six colour options—stealth grey, pearl white, diamond black, glacier blue, quick silver, and ultra red—with prices varying by colour. Jul 15, 2025 11:57 IST Tesla India Launch Live: Which cars will be Launched today? Tesla will initially launch only one model in India — the Model Y. Six units of the Model Y SUV have been shipped from Tesla's Shanghai plant to Mumbai for display and demo purposes, as per a Carwale report. Jul 15, 2025 11:06 IST Tesla India Launch Live: Tesla Car Model Y The Model Y will be available in Long Range RWD and Long Range AWD (Dual Motor) variants, offering an estimated range of up to 574 km and a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 4.6 seconds. Although the base price is around Rs 27.7 lakh ($31,988), the final cost is projected to exceed Rs 48 lakh due to India's 70% import duty on EVs under $40,000, plus GST and insurance. Jul 15, 2025 10:59 IST Tesla India Launch Live: Tesla Launch in Mumbai This Mumbai store is the first of several planned Tesla Experience Centres across major Indian cities, with New Delhi slated for the next opening. news