Tesla opens first showroom in Mumbai’s BKC, check car price, model, & more

Electric car maker Tesla entered India with its much-awaited showroom at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai on Tuesday.

The flagship showroom, also referred to as a Tesla Experience Centre, launched its Model Y vehicle with rear-wheel drive (RWD) at a starting price of ₹59.89 lakh (ex-showroom).

Mumbai’s upscale corporate area BKC is now home to Elon Musk’s Tesla, for which the car maker will reportedly pay a monthly rent of ₹35 lakh.

Maha CM inaugurates showroom

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived to inaugurate India’s first Tesla electric car showroom at BKC on Tuesday. Tesla is launching in India with two models – Model Y and Model 3 SUV.

“The Tesla car we’ve been waiting for over the years has finally launched today. Tesla has announced its entry into India by inaugurating its first experience centre in Mumbai... Along with the experience centre in Mumbai, Tesla is also setting up delivery operations, logistics and service facilities,” said Fadnavis to the media.

“Mumbai stands for innovation. Mumbai stands for sustainability. And I believe Tesla is not just a car or a car company; it represents design, innovation, and sustainability, for which Tesla stands as a true testament. That, I believe, is the primary reason it is loved globally... I am confident that the people of Mumbai and the people of India are going to love Tesla,” he added.

What is Tesla’s Y Model?

Tesla Model Y Long Range rear-wheel drive will cost ₹67.89 lakh, according to the price list published on its website.

The Model Y starts at $44,990 in the United States, 2,63,500 yuan in China, and 45,970 euros in Germany. The Indian pricing represents a difference of around $15,000 compared to the vehicle’s base price in the US, before any federal tax incentives.

According to available information, Tesla Model Y will initially be available in Mumbai, Delhi and Gurugram, and deliveries are likely to start in the third quarter this year.

The Tesla Model Y range for the RWD version is claimed to run 500 km on a single full charge. The Long Range RWD version has a better claimed range of 622 km.

With its fast charging capability, the Model Y takes 15 minutes to add a range of up to 238 km for the RWD trim and 267 km for the Long Range RWD trim.

According to information available on its website, the Model Y RWD can reach 100 kmph from standstill in 5.9 seconds, while the Long Range RWD model takes 5.6 seconds for similar acceleration. The top speed is the same at 201 kmph for both versions.

The company is expected to open its second showroom in New Delhi. Its deliveries will start in the third quarter of the calendar year (CY) 2025.

The cabin offers features like a 15.4-inch front touchscreen infotainment system, 8-inch rear touchscreen, powered front seats with ventilation, powered two-way folding and heated second-row, footwell and door pocket ambient lighting, wrap-around ambient lighting and nine speakers.

(With inputs from syndicated feed)