Tesla in India: Elon Musk's EV giant plans to roll out superchargers in India ahead of car deliveries
Tesla will deploy its advanced V4 Superchargers in India before it begins delivering vehicles, the company confirmed on Tuesday as it launched its first official showroom in Mumbai.
The Elon Musk-led company also confirmed its plans to invest in India’s EV ecosystem.
"Will deploy V4 Supercharger in India before cars are delivered," Reuters quoted a Tesla executive as saying. "Supercharger can recharge up to 267km in 15 minutes," they added.
The announcement came as Tesla inaugurated its first showroom in India at Maker Maxity Mall in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik were present ahead of the launch event.
Tesla is set to sell its Model Y electric vehicles in India at a starting price of ₹60 lakh ($69,765.82), according to the price list published on its website. "Will begin India sales with redesigned Model Y," the executive said. Initial vehicle registrations will open in select cities. "Will start sales for registration in Delhi, Mumbai and Gurgaon," the company executive said.
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The company will also launch four charging stations in Delhi equipped with 16 Superchargers. "Launching 4 charging stations in Delhi with 16 Superchargers," the executive stated. In addition, Tesla will install 16 destination chargers across India, including at shopping malls. "There will be 16 destination chargers like ones inside shopping malls in India," the executive added.
The EV major is making its first formal move in the country with plans for a complete infrastructure buildout. "Making first step to set up an official presence in India," the executive said, noting that the company "will have a direct sales model for India, like all other markets."
Tesla teased its showroom launch on Friday via its India-focused social media handle with a “Coming soon” graphic. The company had earlier begun hiring in India, signalling preparations were underway.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk had cited India’s high import duties as a roadblock, but the new EV policy announced this year, offering reduced import tariffs and incentives for global EV makers, appears to have created a window for the company to enter.
In April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Elon Musk following a meeting in February during his U.S. visit. The discussions focused on technology and potential collaboration.
(With inputs from Reuters)
The Elon Musk-led company also confirmed its plans to invest in India’s EV ecosystem.
"Will deploy V4 Supercharger in India before cars are delivered," Reuters quoted a Tesla executive as saying. "Supercharger can recharge up to 267km in 15 minutes," they added.
The announcement came as Tesla inaugurated its first showroom in India at Maker Maxity Mall in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik were present ahead of the launch event.
Tesla is set to sell its Model Y electric vehicles in India at a starting price of ₹60 lakh ($69,765.82), according to the price list published on its website. "Will begin India sales with redesigned Model Y," the executive said. Initial vehicle registrations will open in select cities. "Will start sales for registration in Delhi, Mumbai and Gurgaon," the company executive said.
Also Read: Tesla’s Rs 60 lakh+ per car India entry hides a plan behind showroom glass
The company will also launch four charging stations in Delhi equipped with 16 Superchargers. "Launching 4 charging stations in Delhi with 16 Superchargers," the executive stated. In addition, Tesla will install 16 destination chargers across India, including at shopping malls. "There will be 16 destination chargers like ones inside shopping malls in India," the executive added.
The EV major is making its first formal move in the country with plans for a complete infrastructure buildout. "Making first step to set up an official presence in India," the executive said, noting that the company "will have a direct sales model for India, like all other markets."
Tesla teased its showroom launch on Friday via its India-focused social media handle with a “Coming soon” graphic. The company had earlier begun hiring in India, signalling preparations were underway.
Also Read: VinFast opens booking for VF 6 and VF 7- Check price, specs, features, range, colours, delivery timelines, and dealers
Tesla CEO Elon Musk had cited India’s high import duties as a roadblock, but the new EV policy announced this year, offering reduced import tariffs and incentives for global EV makers, appears to have created a window for the company to enter.
In April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Elon Musk following a meeting in February during his U.S. visit. The discussions focused on technology and potential collaboration.
(With inputs from Reuters)
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