Tesla is solidifying its presence in the Indian electric vehicle market with the upcoming launch of its second retail center in the country. The new Tesla Experience Centre is scheduled to open on August 11th at the premium WorldMark 3 campus in Aerocity, Delhi, catering to customers in the National Capital Region, a key area for EV growth in India. This follows the inauguration of their first showroom in Mumbai’s Maker Maxity Mall on July 15th. The Mumbai launch was attended by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who welcomed Tesla’s entry into the state and invited the company to establish R&D and manufacturing facilities. The Aerocity center is nearing completion, with an estimated monthly rent of approximately Rs 25 lakh. Images of the outlet have already appeared on social media, showcasing the brand’s premium aesthetic. Currently, Tesla offers only one model in India, the Model Y, with prices beginning at Rs 59.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The Model Y is available in two variants: a Standard rear-wheel drive with a 60 kWh battery and a 500 km WLTP-certified range, and a Long-range rear-wheel drive featuring a 75 kWh battery with a range of up to 622 km. Deliveries are being prioritized for customers in cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Gurugram, with vehicles delivered directly to homes via flat-bed trucks. Tesla has also updated its website to enable vehicle registration across all states and union territories, broadening its reach beyond initial launch cities. The Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature is listed as an optional add-on for Rs 6 lakh on the website, although its rollout in India is planned for a later date. The Model Y launch signifies the debut of Tesla’s India website, demonstrating the company’s commitment to expanding operations in India despite challenges related to EV policies and infrastructure.
