Tesla India’s play seems to be finally starting, with the EV giant reportedly shipping an initial batch of vehicles to a port near Mumbai in the coming months.
Tesla’s push into India was initially related in a report from Bloomberg News, which cited people reportedly familiar with the matter.
Sales timeline:
- Tesla is reportedly looking to start selling its vehicles around Q3 2025 in India, the publication’s sources claimed.
- Tesla is also expected to start selling its vehicles in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore, three of India’s most notable cities.
- Bloomberg’s sources, however, were unsure which models Tesla would be selling in India and where the vehicles would be sourced.
- It would not be surprising if Tesla India focused on the new Model Y and the reengineered Model 3 sedan, considering that the two vehicles are the company’s best-selling cars.
Modi-Musk boost:
- Tesla’s India plans reportedly accelerated after CEO Elon Musk met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington last week.
- Days after Musk’s meeting with the official, Tesla posted over a dozen job listings for Indian showrooms and logistics.
- It should be noted, however, that Tesla, Modi’s office, and India’s Commerce Ministry have not issued a comment about the matter.
Tesla and India:
- A friendlier tariff setup in India could lock Tesla into the country for the long term. The county is a key market in the automotive sector, though its EV segment is still extremely young.
- Tesla’s arrival could thrill the growing upper-middle class in India, but it could also rattle local carmakers employing thousands.
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