Elon Musk’s Tesla enters India, first showroom will open in…, THIS supercar will be launched on opening day
The wait is finally over for Tesla car lovers. Elon Musk’s world famous electric car company Tesla is finally going to mark its presence in India. After long speculations and discussions, it is now clear that Tesla’s first showroom will be opened in Mumbai on 15 July 2025. This will be Tesla’s first experience center, where customers will be able to experience Tesla’s luxury and high-performance electric cars.
Where will be the showroom?
According to sources, this Tesla showroom is opening in a 4000 square feet retail space located near Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). This location is very close to Apple’s flagship store, making this area a new hotspot for premium technology and automobile brands in India. Not just the showroom, Tesla has leased a space spread over 24,500 square feet in Kurla West area of Mumbai, which will work as a vehicle service center. The company has leased this space for 5 years, which includes a rent of about ₹ 37.5 lakh per month and a total expenditure of more than ₹ 25 crore.
So far, four major locations of Tesla have been identified in India:
* Engineering Hub – Pune
* Registered Office – Bengaluru
* Temporary Office – BKC, Mumbai
* New Showroom and Service Center – Mumbai
Which Tesla car will be launched?
Although the company has not officially confirmed the launch model, industry experts believe that Tesla Model-3 and Model-Y can be launched first in India. Model-3 is Tesla’s cheapest and most popular sedan, which has been a bestseller in the EV segment worldwide. Model-Y is a premium SUV, which is considered to be the best for Indian roads.
No planning for manufacturing
Currently, Tesla is only planning to import and sell its vehicles in India. Union Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has clarified that Tesla does not want to manufacture in India right now, it is only setting up sales and service network.
What are expectations from the government’s new EV policy?
Recently, the central government has announced a new EV policy, which aims to attract global EV companies to invest in India. With this policy, it is expected that in the coming years, brands like Tesla will not only plan sales but also manufacturing in India.
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