Tesla In India

Tesla to expand supercharging network across major Indian cities: Official

American electric carmaker Tesla on Friday said it will expand its charging network, including superchargers, across major hubs in India as it looks to accelerate its journey in the country. The company, which made its much-awaited entry into India, launching its Model Y, had on Wednesday launched its second model, a three-row six seater SUV Model YL priced at Rs 61.99 lakh and is simultaneously intensifying charging network expansion to address range anxiety of customers. "We already have five super charging stations in India, which we have built around the lifestyle of our customers, where they go to work, shop, dine and travel," Tesla India General Manager Sharad Agarwal told reporters here. He further said,"In the coming months, you will see that we will build charging infrastructure around the major hubs, which are Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Pune." These are the cities where Tesla is going to build the charging infrastructure -- ...

Electric vehicle maker Tesla launches six-seater Model Y L variant in India

The new variant, called the Model Y L, features an extended wheelbase and is priced at ₹62 lakh ($66,324.35), according to the company website

Tesla is preparing to launch six-seater Model Y variant in India

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Tesla lags new foreign entrants in India EV race despite global playbook

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Model Y buyers in India can recover a third of cost through savings: Tesla

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VinFast slightly outsells Tesla in close fight during festival season

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

Tesla hires ex-Lamborghini chief Sharad Agarwal to lead India operations

Before joining Tesla, Sharad Agarwal led Lamborghini India for nearly a decade, helping the brand dominate the country's super-luxury market

Samsung now taking bigger role in making Tesla chips, says Elon Musk

In July, Musk said Samsung made Tesla's AI4 chip and would produce the next-gen AI6, while TSMC handles the current in-development version

Tesla, VinFast make quiet start in India's electric vehicle market

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Tesla opens showroom in Delhi Aerocity, EV deliveries to begin by Sept

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Tesla leases space in New Delhi's Aerocity for 3rd showroom in India

Electric carmaker adds to outlets in Mumbai and Gurgaon as part of expansion plans

Tesla launches first charging station in India at BKC, Mumbai: Details here

Tesla first charging facility in Mumbai features superchargers and AC stalls; three more charging locations to open in Mumbai this quarter

ACKO selected as preferred insurance partner for Tesla customers in India

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

VinFast starts bookings for electric SUVs in India as Tesla makes debut

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Tesla launches Model Y in India, starting at ₹60 lakh for RWD variant

Tesla India site lists Model Y RWD at ₹60 lakh, Long Range RWD at ₹68 lakh; prices significantly higher than in US, China and Germany

Mercedes not aiming to chase numbers in luxury car space: MD & CEO

Santosh Iyer, managing director and chief executive officer of Mercedes-Benz India, talks about the rising competition ahead of Tesla's India entry

India opens new application window to invite global EV manufacturers

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 India head Prashanth Menon resigns as EV maker prepares India entry

Prashanth Menon's resignation comes as Tesla plans entry into Indian markets

Tesla refunds early India bookings for Model 3 signaling entry is near

The Elon Musk-led car maker is refunding the years-old bookings since the older generation of the Model 3 is being discontinued

'Carefully figuring out the right time to enter India': Tesla CFO

Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja said that 100% import tariffs create anxiety