By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – Elon Musk-run electric car-maker Tesla on Monday said that it is all set to enter New Delhi with opening its second showroom in India.
Tesla was set to inaugurate its showroom in the upscale Worldmark 3 complex at Aero city in the national capital.
It will cater to customers in the national capital region — a key hub for India’s electric mobility push
Tesla’s India portfolio includes the Model Y electric SUV in two configurations.
The standard Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) version is priced at Rs 59.89 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Long Range RWD variant is available at Rs 67.89 lakh (ex-showroom).
Deliveries for both are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2025, the company stated.
Tesla in a post on social media platform X, had posted, “Arriving in Delhi stay tuned,” along with a graphic showcasing its upcoming arrival in the national capital.
The first India showroom was opened in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex on July 15.
The high-profile Mumbai launch was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who praised Tesla’s entry into the state and invited the company to set up R&D and manufacturing facilities there.
Tesla Model Y is available in two versions: a standard rear-wheel drive with a 60 kWh battery offering a WLTP-certified range of 500 km, and a long-range rear-wheel drive variant with a 75 kWh battery delivering up to 622 km on a single charge.
Tesla noted that deliveries will be prioritized for buyers in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Gurugram, with vehicles transported on flat-bed trucks directly to customers’ homes.
The company has updated its website to allow vehicle registration across all states and union territories, expanding access beyond its initial launch cities.
Tesla lists its full self-driving feature as an optional extra for Rs 6 lakh, the advanced capability will be introduced in India at a later stage, the company added.
