Tesla expects Indian Model Y buyers to recover around a third of the ₹60 lakh cost through fuel and maintenance savings, with cheap home charging, and high resale value
Vinfast sold 137 cars versus Tesla's 109 during the festive months of September and October, as BYD maintained a strong lead with over 1,100 cars sold, according to Fada data
By comparison, total electric passenger car sales in September stood at 15,247 units, while 5,538 electric cars have been registered to date in October.
Tesla has picked ACKO as its preferred insurance partner in India to offer embedded, digital-first car insurance with the launch of its first showroom in Mumbai
These models will be officially launched for public sale in August, following the inauguration of the company's plant in Thoothukudi, with deliveries to follow subsequently
India offers fresh import duty cuts and manufacturing incentives to attract global EV giants like Tesla; but VinFast and BYD face hurdles under the scheme's eligibility criteria
Tesla signs lease agreement for first India showroom in Mumbai's BKC, paying Rs 35 lakh per month for a 4,000 sq ft space; Delhi showroom also planned amid hiring spree