Tesla has been flirting with the Indian market for years. In 2016, after Elon Musk tweeted about it, some even paid the 1000 USD fee and pre-booked Tesla’s Model 3. But, they never got their car.
Earlier this month, in July 2025, Tesla finally launched in India. The company will have three showrooms, one in Mumbai, one in Delhi and one in Gurugram. It’ll sell its Model Y in India, priced at 60 lakh rupees.
But, the Indian EV market has changed drastically since 2016. There are so many local and foreign players in town now – BYD, Mercedes, Audi, Tata and Mahindra, to name a few. Tesla’s sales have also gone down, globally.
Given that, will the company succeed or will it tank in India?
In the latest episode of The Signal Daily, we’ll hear from consumers and auto experts. Why would an Indian consumer choose to go for a Tesla right now?
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