Tesla has officially entered the Indian market with the launch of its first Experience Centre at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai, showcasing the brand’s flagship Model Y electric SUV priced at ₹59.89 lakh onwards. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who inaugurated the showroom on Tuesday, extended an open invitation to the American EV giant to consider the state for establishing its research and development and manufacturing operations.
“This is a statement that Tesla has chosen the right city and state. Maharashtra is not just a financial hub but also a center for innovation and sustainability,” said Fadnavis, calling Mumbai an entrepreneurial capital aligned with Tesla’s vision.
Recalling his first ride in a Tesla during a 2015 visit to the U.S., the CM expressed happiness that India will finally witness the EV revolution led by Tesla. “It took nearly a decade, but we’re glad Tesla is finally here. India, and especially Maharashtra, is ready,” he said.
Fadnavis added that the state offers robust infrastructure, policies for EV promotion, incentives for manufacturing, and a thriving market for electric vehicles.
The Tesla Model Y is the company’s debut vehicle for India and will be available in two variants — rear-wheel drive (RWD) priced at ₹59.89 lakh and the long-range RWD at ₹67.89 lakh. On-road prices are estimated at ₹61.07 lakh and ₹69.15 lakh respectively, which include an administrative and service fee of ₹50,000.
Customers can also opt for additional features, including Full-Self Driving (FSD), which comes at an extra cost of ₹6 lakh.
Tesla has already shipped its initial batch of Model Y vehicles — reportedly from its China-based plant — and recently leased a 24,565 sq. ft. warehouse in Lodha Logistics Park, Mumbai for five years.
However, despite the grand showroom launch, there is still uncertainty over Tesla’s manufacturing ambitions in India. Union Heavy Industries Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy had earlier stated that Tesla is currently more interested in setting up showrooms than producing cars locally.
Still, the symbolic entry marks a major milestone for India’s electric mobility sector, with Maharashtra now hoping to become Tesla’s home base for deeper integration in the country.
