KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Tesla India to finally kick off domestic operations from July 15
- Model Y and Model 3 likely to be the debut offerings
- With first showroom in Mumbai, Delhi outlet to follow soon
Putting all the speculations and a long wait to rest, the Tesla Model Y is all set for its India launch on July 15 in the BKC Mumbai showroom, marking the brand's official entry into the country for the first time ever. This comes after a long tussle of talks including tarrif drops and more concessions and negotiations, which now witnesses a significant drop in import duties. Read on to find out more details about the debut launch and other pointers in this section, but before that, make sure to join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group community of petrolheads to never miss out on any updates from the automotive world.
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Tesla India Begins Operation On July 15: Tesla Model Y First To Launch
After years of speculation and anticipation, Tesla is finally making its official entry into the Indian market. The American electric vehicle giant is all set to begin its operations with the inauguration of its first showroom on July 15th. This flagship outlet will be located in Mumbai's upscale Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), spread over approximately 4,000 square feet. Staying true to its global business model, Tesla will operate this space as a company-owned store, adopting its direct-to-customer sales approach. However, the EV maker is expected to collaborate with local partners specifically for after-sales support and service infrastructure.
Tesla is also actively building its team in India. Multiple job listings have surfaced on platforms like LinkedIn and the company's official website from time to time, pointing toward hiring across departments such as sales, operations, customer service, and even Autopilot testing. The latter includes roles based in key cities like Mumbai and Delhi, suggesting that product trials and adaptation for Indian conditions are already in motion.
Model Y Likely To Lead The Charge, Followed by Model 3
While Tesla hasn't officially revealed which model will launch first, sightings of camouflaged test units on Indian roads strongly hint at the Model Y and Model 3 being the frontrunners. In particular, the Model Y, especially the updated 'Juniper' version, has been spotted several times wearing red test plates from Karnataka. These prototypes feature subtle but notable design tweaks such as sleeker headlamps, connected tail lamps at the rear, and new color options like Quicksilver, Ultra Red, and Deep Blue Metallic. Inside, customers will likely get to choose between a minimalist all-black or a white interior theme.
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The India-bound Model Y is expected to arrive as a fully imported model. In its latest global spec, it comes with an all-wheel-drive setup and a long-range battery pack, offering an EPA-certified range of 526 km. It can sprint from 0-96 km/h in just 4.6 seconds and hits a top speed of 200 km/h, making it a strong performer in the premium electric SUV segment.
Verdict
The Tesla operations in India have been a hot topic for a long long time that went through a lot of ups and downs to come to this final date in July. While you can expect the top honcho Elon Musk to visit the inaugural event and some more high profile guests, this day will mark a new point of emerging cut throat fight in EV space in the country. While it will challenge the premium EVs in the country, the hype around a Tesla is something that might give it an outright edge, even without any first mover advantage in India.
