Tesla, the American electric vehicle manufacturer, has begun deliveries of its popular Model Y in India. Recently, Maharashtra’s Transport Minister, Pratap Sarnaik, received a vehicle. Now, Siddharth Jain, Executive Director of the INOX Group, has become the first Indian industrialist to own a Tesla Model Y. He shared this special moment on the social media platform X, expressing his happiness and also tagging Elon Musk.
In the post, Siddharth Jain wrote, “This one’s for you @ElonMusk!!! I am beyond thrilled to receive India Inc’s 1st @Tesla ! I have been waiting for this precious moment ever since I visited the Tesla Fremont factory in 2017! Dreams do come true!” Elon Musk himself responded to the post, congratulating him.
Tesla is rapidly expanding its presence in India. The company opened its first showroom on July 15, 2025, in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex. Following this, a new showroom was launched on August 11 in Delhi’s Aerocity. The company’s current focus is on the premium electric car segment, and deliveries will be prioritized in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, and Gurugram in the initial phase.
In the Indian market, the Tesla Model Y will be imported as a CBU (Completely Built Unit). The starting price is set at ₹59.89 lakh. The long-range variant starts from this price. The company has started bookings on its official website across the country.
Tesla Model Y comes with two different battery options:
* 60 kWh battery: Provides a range of approximately 500 km (WLTP certified) on a single charge.
* 75 kWh battery (Long Range variant): Provides a range of approximately 622 km.
The car also includes an autonomous driving feature, but customers will have to pay an additional ₹6 lakh. The Tesla Model Y offers a fantastic combination of premium features, safety technology, and all-electric performance.
