First Tesla Showroom in India Set to Open in Mumbai by Mid-July – Here’s What to Expect.

Have you ever wondered what the scene would be when the world's biggest electric car company - Tesla - opens its first showroom in India?

Yes, Elon Musk's famous company is finally going to enter India, and this dream is going to come true in just a few weeks.

According to reports, the first Tesla showroom in India will open in Mumbai by mid-July, and along with it, a dealership will also start in Delhi.

This is not just the launch of a showroom, but also the beginning of a new EV era for India.

Tesla will start sales of Model Y SUV - the world’s best-selling electric car - through its showrooms.

So let’s know everything about this much-awaited launch - from specs to price and government policy, everything!

First Tesla Showroom in India Launching Soon.

The inauguration of the first Tesla showroom in India is expected by mid-July, first in Mumbai and then in Delhi. Elon Musk’s company will first import the Model Y SUV and start sales in India. Sales operations are all set to begin in the next 2–3 weeks.

This launch is not just a matter of opening a dealership – Tesla has also imported some components of the Supercharger network from the US, China, and the Netherlands.

Spare parts, accessories, and Tesla merchandise have also arrived so that full-scale operations can be started without any delay.

Specs & Imports: Model Y Leading The Charge.

The first Tesla car to be launched in India will be the Model Y, some units of which have been imported from China’s Shanghai factory. According to a Bloomberg report, so far, five Model Y units have arrived at the Mumbai port.

The cost of these SUVs is approx ₹27.7 lakh ($31,988), and the import duty on them is going up to ₹21 lakh. The interesting thing is that Tesla has shipped not only Model Y SUVs but also Supercharger components from different countries, which means that the charging infrastructure is also getting ready simultaneously.

Price: Most Awaited Premium EV At ₹50 Lakh?

Now, the biggest question: What will be the price of Model Y in India? Sources say that the expected price could be approx ₹49–50 lakh (ex-showroom).

In the US market, this Model Y is available for approx $44,990 (₹39 lakh), but after subsidies, the price comes down to $37,490 (₹32 lakh).

But in India, the EV segment is still in the developing phase, where EVs account for only 5% of the passenger vehicle market, and even in that, premium EVs contribute only up to 2%. So, it will be a real challenge for Tesla to launch Model Y in India by creating value-for-money.

Government Push: Did Musk-Modi Meet Change The Game?

Earlier, Tesla was reluctant to enter India – the reason was local manufacturing and high import tariffs. But in February, Elon Musk had a very constructive discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

After that, the Indian government launched a new EV policy, which promised to reduce import duties if Tesla sets up a factory in India in the next 3 years. So this policy is a green signal for Tesla, due to which the groundwork has started.

Can The First Tesla Showroom in India Change The EV Game?

Model Y is in the list of best-selling electric cars in the world, and if Tesla launches it in India at a competitive price, then there can be a revolutionary shift in the Indian EV market.

But if the price is around ₹50 lakh, will the common Indian consumer be able to afford it? And will Tesla be able to make the after-sales support and infrastructure in India so strong that people feel confident?

All these questions are important, but one thing is certain: the first Tesla showroom in India will officially mark the launch of a new electric era. Are you ready to be a part of Musk’s world?