Tesla Set to Open Its First Indian Showroom in Mumbai’s BKC

Tesla's plans to enter the Indian market have been gaining momentum since Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Washington DC. The US-based EV maker is now gearing up to open its first showroom in the country, which will be opened in Mumbai's BKC. Tesla has booked its showroom space near an Apple retail outlet at Jio…

March 6, 20250Comments

ByNikhil Ramchandani

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Government Approves New EV Policy Ease Path For Tesla’s Presence

The central government has finally approved a new EV policy (e-vehicle policy) to make India the biggest EV manufacturing hub. This policy eases the import of EVs into the country at significantly lower import taxes, subject to certain conditions. At present, the high import taxes prevent global EV makers from entering the Indian market as…

March 16, 20240Comments

ByNikhil Ramchandani

Car News

Tesla Is Serious About Establishing Production in India; Jio In Talks

In an interview with Reuters, India's deputy minister for technology confirms Tesla's commitment to establishing a manufacturing facility (gigafactory) in India. According to Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the talks between senior executives of Tesla and PMO’s representatives indicate that Tesla is thoroughly considering India as a potential production and innovation hub. According to reports, Tesla…

May 22, 20230Comments

ByNikhil Ramchandani

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Wait For Tesla Model 3 Extends As Its Ground Clearance Found Inadequate For Indian Roads

The launch of Tesla's highly anticipated Model 3 electric sedan could be delayed due to its low ground clearance. Yes, you read it right. The 140mm ground clearance of the Tesla Model 3 was found insufficient for Indian roads during testing. As a result, the Model Y crossover could become the debut Tesla model for the Indian…

September 22, 20210Comments

ByNikhil Ramchandani

Car News

Hyundai Supports Tesla For Lower Import Duties On Electric Vehicles

Earlier this week, we have reported about Tesla's decision to start local manufacturing in India if it finds success with imported vehicles. And so, the American EV maker has demanded a significant reduction in import duties on electric vehicles. And now, Hyundai's Managing Director and CEO, S S Kim, has backed up Tesla’s call, saying that lower import duties will help…

July 29, 20210Comments

ByNikhil Ramchandani

Car News

Tesla Seeks Relief In Import Duties To Keep Car Prices In Check

The demand for Tesla's arrival in the Indian market is in full swing. Even the brand has already started testing the Model 3 sedan on our soil, which will be the first offering from the American EV maker in our market. It will be launched here via the CBU route. In fact, if successful with…

July 26, 20210Comments

ByNikhil Ramchandani

Car News

Tesla Finally Enters India, Registered Company Office In Bengaluru

World’s leading EV manufacturer Tesla Inc has finally made its India debut as it has registered a company by Tesla India Motors and Energy Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru (Karnataka). According to the documents accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Tesla India will import, distribute, sell, service, maintain & repair electric vehicles & stationary energy storage…

January 13, 20210Comments

ByNikhil Ramchandani

Car News

Tesla To Kick-off Its India Journey In 2021, Bookings Of Model 3 To Start From The Next Month

According to ETAuto, the renowned American electric carmaker Tesla is all set to kick-off its Indian journey in 2021. The brand could commence Tesla Model 3's booking in India from the next month. Deliveries, however, are estimated to start post after the first quarter (January-March) of 2021. According to the reports, Tesla will not setup…

December 26, 20200Comments

ByNikhil Ramchandani

Car News

Maharashtra Asks Tesla To Invest In State

In the early days of October, a tweet from Elon Musk about Tesla's India plan has created a lot of buzzes. Currently, the carmaker is in talks with different state governments to set up its plant/R&D center in India. In this process, the Maharashtra govt is also in discussions with the American electric vehicle maker, as state's Tourism Minister…

October 24, 20200Comments

ByNikhil Ramchandani

Car News

Tesla's Journey To Indian Market Will Start From Next Year

Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer, will start its journey in the Indian market sometime next year. The news was confirmed by the Elon Musk's (CEO and product architect of Tesla Inc) tweet in a response to @TeslaClubIN's query. An unofficially Tesla India Fan Club (@TeslaClubIN) asked Elon Musk on tweeter about its India plan. Replying to the tweet, Elon Musk stated…

October 5, 20200Comments

ByNikhil Ramchandani