Tesla model y in india: Alan Musk’s company Tesla has finally taken the official entry in India and Model Y has been launched. Its initial ex-showroom price is 59.89 lakhs, while the long range variant reaches 68 lakhs. This car is available only in the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) configuration.

The company has also opened India’s first showroom at Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). However, a few weeks after the launch, there are reports that Tesla prices can be cut by up to Rs 15-20 lakh.

Why Tesla so expensive in India?

The price of Tesla Model Y in India is much higher than in American and Chinese markets. In the US, the same car is available for about $ 44,990 i.e. 38.60 lakhs, while in China it is 31.5 lakhs and about 46 lakhs in Germany.

The biggest reason for the high prices in India is import duty, which is imposed from 70% to 110%. Since Tesla is currently entering India through CBU (Completely Built Unit) vehicles, it is being taxed in India.

Import duty is the biggest obstruction

Alan Musk has expressed concern about India’s import duty many times. He tweeted in 2021 and said that the import duty on vehicles in India is the highest in the world.

He believes that before setting up a factory in India, he wants to see how the demand in the market is, but due to such an expensive price, the car does not reach the customers.

Displeasure of domestic companies also became a hurdle

While Musk is demanding relief from the government, desi companies like Tata Motors and Mahindra have opposed it. He says that if foreign companies are exempted from import duty, then it will be injustice to local investors who have already invested heavy.

What is the new EV policy of the government?

In March 2024, the Government of India introduced the new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, under which foreign companies will be allowed to import 8,000 electric cars every year on 15% import duty, if they invest more than ₹ 4,150 crore in India. However, to avail this facility, companies will also have to accept certain conditions.

They will have to start local production in India within three years.
By the third year, 25% localization and 50% localization will be necessary by the fifth year. In addition, the priced of imported vehicles should be more than $ 35,000 (about ₹ 29 lakh).

The purpose of this policy is to promote local production in India and attract foreign investment, but also strengthen ‘Make in India’.

Tesla’s next move: Will a factory be built in India?

Tesla has not yet made any official announcement to set up a factory in India. However, in 2024, Alan Musk had a plan to visit India, in which he was scheduled to meet Prime Minister Modi and was expected to announce an investment of $ 2–3 billion.

However, the tour was canceled at the last minute and no update came after that.

Can the price decrease with trade deal?

There is a conversation on a trade deal between India and the US, including the issue of reducing import duty on cars. The US wants India to remove the duty on automobiles, so that Tesla and other American companies can get easier in India.

If this trade deal is finalized before 31 July 2025 and import duty is reduced, then it may cause a drastic drop in the prices of Tesla Model Y.

How much can the price of Tesla decrease?

If Tesla is exempted under EV policy or import duty is reduced through trade deal, then the price of Model Y can come down from 60 lakhs to 45 lakhs.

Auto experts say that Tesla’s cars will be able to reach the mid-segment EV buyers, which are currently away from Tesla due to the price. This will not only increase the sales of the company but will also strengthen its brand domination in India.

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Tesla has launched its first showroom in India on 15 July 2025 at BKC (Bandra-Kurla Complex) of Mumbai. Indian customers were waiting for this special day for a long time. Now with the launch of Model Y, Tesla’s official journey has started in India. In films, you must have seen such a character many times who come from outside and gradually become the owner of a big company. A similar incident happened in the real life of Alan Musk and Tesla.

Story of Alan Musk and Tesla

• Often people believe that Tesla was started by Allen Musk, but the reality is that the foundation of this company was laid on 1 July 2003 by two engineers – Martin Aberhard and Mark Torpening. Both of them had a dream to make an electric car that is not only safe for the environment, but also in terms of performance, not less than any petrol or diesel car.
• He named the company after the great scientist Nikola Tesla, who discovered the alternating current. At that time electric cars were seen as impractical and expensive dreams, but these two engineers never gave up.

Alan Musk’s entry and Tesla’s rebirth

In 2004, Elon Musk invested $ 6.5 million in the company and became the chairman through the Series A Funding Round. Initially he was only one investor, but gradually he took everything from product design to the company’s vision.

In 2008, when the company was on the verge of almost bankrupt, Musk took the company alive by taking over as CEO. During this time he also got the status of co-founder, although there was a legal dispute on it and in 2009 the decision came in favor of Musk.

Tesla’s first car

• In 2008, Tesla launched its first car Roadster, which was a completely electric sports car. This car could catch the speed of 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds and once charged it used to run for about 320 kilometers.
• This car proved the world that electric vehicles can also be fast, stylish and powerful. Tesla completely changed the perceptions of old -time electric cars.

When Musk sent a car into space

• In 2018, Alan Musk introduced this roadster again in front of the world in a unique way. He sent it to space through a rocket of his second company Spacex. This car is still circling the Earth’s orbit and in a way has become the first “space car” of the universe.
• Alan Musk made a special strategy for Tesla which he named “S3xy”. Under this strategy, Tesla introduced four different models, which were created keeping in mind the different classes.
• MODEL S, launched in 2012, was a luxury sedan designed especially for Elite Class. This was followed by Model X, which came in 2015, a family SUV with Falcon Wing Doors and Fantastic Hitech interior.
• In 2017, Tesla launched Model 3, which was the company’s first cheap car and also opened the way to connect middle class customers with electric vehicles. After this, Tesla introduced Model Y in 2020, which is a compact SUV and has now been launched in India.
• This car has become increasingly popular worldwide due to its popularity and practical design. Let us know that India is the next big market for Tesla, where the company will not only sell cars but can also plan local manufacturing in future.

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America’s well-known electric car manufacturer Tesla has finally started its journey in India. The company has launched its most popular SUV Model Y on 15 July 2025 in India. This launch was in discussion for a long time, and now this car is available for Indian customers. The price of Model Y is between about 60 to 68 lakh rupees, which depends on its variant.

Can Tesla be purchased directly by going to the showroom directly?

• Actually, this question is in the minds of many people whether we can directly buy a car by going to Tesla showroom with 68 lakh rupees? So let us tell you that Tesla’s car cannot be purchased from the showroom by paying direct money in this way.
• For this, first you have to complete a fixed booking process, which you can do online or by visiting the showroom. Only after booking, further procurement process starts.

The entire process of buying Tesla Model Y in India

To buy Tesla’s car in India, you have to follow these steps:-

1. First you go to Tesla’s official website or go to his first experience center located in Mumbai and get information.

2. Tesla is currently presenting Model Y and potentially Model 3 in India. Choose models according to your need and budget.

3. You have to give a non-refundable booking amount at the time of booking. Right now the booking amount has been kept at Rs 22,000.

4. After booking, the company will demand the full price from you. The price will be fixed on the basis of which variant you choose.

5. After full payment, Tesla will tell you the delivery date. Since these vehicles are coming from the CBU route, delivery may take some time.

How is Tesla Model Y?

• Tesla Model Y is a premium electric SUV, which is known for its special features and advanced technology. This car comes in two battery options. The first is the RWD variant, in which a 60kwh battery is given and it can run for about 500 kilometers once a full charge.
• The second is Long Range RWD variant, in which 75kwh battery is available and its range is about 622 km. In India, its on-road price goes from Rs 61.07 lakh to 69.15 lakhs according to variants.
• Tesla Model Y has many smart and technology -rich features. Over-the-air software updates, so that the car can be updated without going to the service center. Tesla mobile app, so that you can control your car from mobile.
• It has a great premium sound system, which gives a great experience for music lovers. Due to all these features, Tesla Model Y is considered a technology-first electric SUV, which is strong in style, range and features.

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