Tesla has officially opened the doors to its first showroom in India, marking a much-anticipated entry into the world’s third-largest auto market and one of the fastest-growing regions for EV sales. The showroom, located at the Maker Maxity mall in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), is a 4,000 sq. ft “Tesla Experience Centre” where potential buyers can test drive vehicles, explore configurations, and learn more about the brand.
Alongside the showroom launch, Tesla also kicked off orders for the Model Y in India. The company is offering two Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) variants to start:
The RWD variant is slated to begin deliveries in Q3 2025, with the Long Range RWD arriving in Q4. Tesla is also offering Full Self-Driving (FSD) for an additional ₹600,000 INR (about $7,000 USD). Every new Model Y order also includes a complimentary Tesla Wall Connector for home charging.
Tesla’s Model Y pricing is clearly targeting India’s premium EV buyers. While these prices place Tesla in luxury territory — on par with BMW and Mercedes — they are heavily inflated due to import taxes, which currently range from 70–100%.
The launch comes amid ongoing discussions between Tesla and the Indian government regarding the country’s steep automotive import taxes. Tesla is hoping these duties will soon be lowered to around 10%, which would not only make the Model Y more affordable in India but also allow the company to import from Giga Berlin (pending a favorable India-EU trade deal) instead of Giga Shanghai — where the company is currently sourcing vehicles from, according to local media.
This long-awaited showroom is the first of several planned locations in India as Tesla prepares for wider expansion. The company also committed to building a service and warehouse centre in Kurla West, complementing its Pune engineering hub and Bengaluru office. Tesla plans to expand into Delhi soon, all while rolling out Superchargers and destination chargers across urban centres.
Customers in India can now place Model Y orders online, with support currently focused around Mumbai.
