Tesla has officially made its much-anticipated entry into the Indian market by opening the doors to its first showroom in the country. Located at the Maker Maxity mall in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), the 4,000 sq. ft showroom is a Tesla Experience Centre where potential buyers can test drive vehicles, explore configurations, and learn more about the brand.
In conjunction with the showroom launch, Tesla has also started accepting orders for the Model Y in India. The company is offering two Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) variants to start with. The RWD variant is expected to begin deliveries in Q3 2025, while the Long Range RWD will follow in Q4. Customers have the option to add Full Self-Driving (FSD) for an additional ₹600,000 INR (approximately $7,000 USD), and each new Model Y order comes with a complimentary Tesla Wall Connector for home charging.
The pricing of Tesla’s Model Y is clearly aimed at India’s premium EV buyers, putting the company in the luxury segment alongside brands like BMW and Mercedes. However, these prices are inflated due to import taxes, which currently range from 70–100%. Tesla is in discussions with the Indian government to lower these duties to around 10%, which would make the Model Y more affordable in India and potentially allow the company to import from Giga Berlin in the future, pending a favorable India-EU trade deal.
The launch of the showroom is just the first step in Tesla’s plans for expansion in India. The company has committed to opening several more locations across the country and is also building a service and warehouse centre in Kurla West to support its operations. In addition to its Pune engineering hub and Bengaluru office, Tesla is planning to expand into Delhi soon and is working on rolling out Superchargers and destination chargers in urban centers.
Customers in India can now place their Model Y orders online, with support currently focused around Mumbai. This move marks a significant milestone for Tesla as it enters one of the world’s largest auto markets and sets the stage for its continued growth and success in India.