Tesla has formally launched in India following years of delays, because it introduced its Mannequin Y to the marketplace for the primary time on Tuesday.
Nevertheless, the launch confirmed that pricing goes to be its largest problem. The all-electric Mannequin Y is priced considerably increased than in different main markets through which Tesla operates.
On Tuesday, Tesla’s Mannequin Y went up on the market for 59,89,000 rupees for the Rear-Wheel Drive configuration, whereas the Lengthy Vary Rear-Wheel Drive was priced at 67,89,000.
This equates to $69,686 for the RWD and $78,994 for the Lengthy Vary RWD, a considerable markup in comparison with what these automobiles promote for in the USA.
🚨 Right here’s the distinction in worth for the Tesla Mannequin Y within the U.S. in comparison with India.
🚨 59,89,000 is $69,686
🚨 67,89,000 is $78,994 pic.twitter.com/7EUzyWLcED— TESLARATI (@Teslarati) July 15, 2025
Deliveries are at present scheduled for the third quarter, and it will likely be fascinating to see what number of models they will promote available in the market at this worth level.
The worth contains tariffs and extra charges which are utilized by the Indian authorities, which has aimed to work with international automakers to come back to phrases on decrease duties that enhance car price.
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There’s a probability that these duties shall be eliminated, which might create a extra steady and reasonably priced pricing mannequin for Tesla sooner or later. President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proceed to iron out these particulars.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated to reporters outdoors the corporate’s new outlet within the area (through Reuters):
“Sooner or later, we want to see R&D and manufacturing carried out in India, and I’m positive at an acceptable stage, Tesla will give it some thought.”
It seems to be eerily just like the identical “sport of hen” Tesla performed with Indian authorities officers for the previous few years. Tesla has all the time wished to enter India, however was unable to take action as a consequence of these import duties.
India wished Tesla to decide to constructing a Gigafactory within the nation, however Tesla wished to check demand first.
It appears this might be that demand take a look at, and the duties are going to have a major affect on what demand will really be.
