Updated Aug 5, 2025, 19:23 IST Tesla launched India’s first EV charging facility at Mumbai’s BKC after opening its first showroom, following India’s new EV policy that reduced tariffs and encouraged global electric vehicle manufacturers. Tesla powers up India with its first EV charging station at Mumbai’s BKC, marking a new era in the country’s electric vehicle journey. Photo : ANI Also Read: Oops! Mumbai's Goregaon Flyover to Be Demolished and Rebuilt - WHAT and WHY? Earlier, there were reports that Tesla was interested in importing Tesla cars into India and subsequently selling them through their showrooms in India. But Tesla has been tight-lipped all through on its India operations. Tesla Hiring Process in India Sparked Speculations Early this year, Tesla Inc. officially began its hiring process in India, marking a significant step towards its long-anticipated entry into the domestic market. While Tesla had not provided an official timeline for its India launch, its active hiring had suggested that preparations were in full swing. Tesla boss Elon Musk had in past indicated that he was interested in investing in India, but "high import duty" structures were a bone of contention. In April this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the technology and innovation sectors. PM Modi had also met Musk this February in the US. (With Inputs from ANI)