July 11, 2025
The launch event will be held at Bandra Kurla Complex, with VIPs and business partners receiving early access
Imports include six units of the Model Y, with most priced at $32,500 and one long-range variant valued at $46,000
Despite high import duties of around 70%, Tesla is moving ahead amid surplus production and slowing demand globally
Tesla has imported EVs and related merchandise worth nearly $1 million in preparation for the launch
Tesla will mark its official entry into India next week with the launch of its first showroom in Mumbai, scheduled for July 15 at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), one of the city’s premier commercial hubs, according to a Reuters report. The event will inaugurate Tesla’s presence in India through the unveiling of a dedicated experience centre.
Ahead of the launch, Tesla has imported electric vehicles and merchandise worth nearly $1 million, with commercial shipping records showing entries of Superchargers, accessories, and six units of the Model Y. Five of these vehicles were priced at $32,500 each, while the long-range variant was valued at $46,000. The imports have come primarily from China and the United States.
Despite India’s steep import duties—estimated at around 70% on foreign EVs—Tesla is proceeding with its India debut. The move comes as the company seeks to manage excess production capacity and waning demand in its existing markets.
According to Bloomberg, Tesla will prioritise access for VIP guests and business partners during the launch week, with the showroom opening to the general public the following week. Deliveries are expected to begin from late August, a person familiar with the matter told the publication.
Tesla’s entry marks a major milestone in India’s evolving EV landscape and signals the company’s long-term interest in the market, even as it navigates regulatory and cost barriers.
Source: Economic Times