Tesla is gearing up for a deeper play in India’s fast-emerging electric vehicle space, and building a strong charging ecosystem is now at the heart of its strategy. The company, which officially entered the Indian market in July 2025 with the Model Y, is preparing to roll out a wider network of Superchargers and destination chargers across major cities.
Strong Start, Bigger Plans Ahead
Since its debut, Tesla has set up 16 Superchargers and 10 destination chargers across Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Gurugram. These are early steps, but the company’s India team says the long-term plan is far bigger.
Sharad Agarwal, General Manager for Tesla India, told The Economic Times that a “robust charging network” will be central to Tesla’s expansion. “We always build our infrastructure around the lifestyle of our customers—where they eat, work and go for staycations,” he said, hinting at more chargers popping up in everyday urban hubs.
Tackling Air Pollution, One EV at a Time
For Tesla, India isn’t just another new market—it’s a place where the company believes electric mobility can genuinely help cities breathe better. With Delhi and Mumbai consistently ranking among the world’s most polluted metros, Agarwal stressed that shifting to EVs is crucial to improving air quality.
Tesla considers India its 50th global market, and according to the company, the transition toward sustainable mobility will be a major area of focus in the coming years.
Model Y Deliveries Growing Steadily
Tesla began deliveries of the Model Y in September and has handed over 109 units so far. Priced at ₹59.89 lakh for the Standard version and ₹67.89 lakh for the Long Range, the SUV arrives via imports from Tesla’s Shanghai facility. Heavy import duties—around 70%—make the Model Y roughly 30% costlier in India than in the U.S., but interest remains strong in Tier-1 cities.
Expanding Presence Across Key Cities
Tesla opened its first Indian showroom in Mumbai in July, followed by another experience centre in Aerocity, New Delhi, in August. With a new charging hub activated in Gurugram, the company now has four official charging locations—and many more private installations at homes, residential complexes, malls and hotels.
The current focus is clear: grow the brand’s footprint, upgrade infrastructure and keep the ownership journey seamless for early customers.
No Local Production Plans Yet
Despite the buzz, Tesla isn’t rushing into Indian manufacturing. For now, there’s no confirmed timeline for local production. Instead, the priority is strengthening its retail presence and making charging convenient enough to lure more buyers away from conventional petrol and diesel cars.
Globally, Tesla delivered 4.97 lakh vehicles in the July–September quarter of 2025, showing its continued dominance in the EV market.
