Ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2024, the Gujarat government is actively working to attract electric car giant Tesla to the state.
According to top government sources, discussions with Tesla are in the early stages, and the state is coordinating with the central government to potentially bring the project to the Sanand-Bechraji region or Dholera, reports the Times of India.
“Talks with Tesla are at a nascent stage. We are trying to get this ambitious project to Gujarat, which has emerged as an automobile hub. Gujarat aims to contribute maximum in realizing the dream of making India a $5 trillion economy, and projects like Tesla will play a significant role in it,” said government sources familiar with the matter.
The Sanand-Bechraji region, where Tata Motors and Suzuki have their auto plants, is being considered as a potential site for Tesla due to its good connectivity with ports that would facilitate exports. Dholera is also among the potential sites being considered.
Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk had met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York in June. “Gujarat is one of the most industrialized states and an automobile hub. We are taking help from the central government to bring the Tesla project to Gujarat during VGGS 2024,” added the sources.
The state has previously attracted auto companies like Ford Motors, whose plant was acquired by Tata Motors, and Suzuki. MG Motor also established its only plant in India in Gujarat by acquiring General Motor’s Halol plant.
