Tesla Just Entered India, But At Double the Price?

CASE STUDY

One car

Two countries

Two completely different price tags

 

In the USA, the Tesla Model Y Long Range costs ₹32.17 lakh (post-tax credit)

 

In India?

₹67.89 lakh, more than double!!!

Why?

Because it’s not just a car, it’s a case study in import taxes, policies, and the cost of global tech in India

 

What’s Actually Going On?

Tesla launched its first India showroom at BKC, Mumbai

 

It brought in Model Y as a CBU (Completely Built-Up Unit) which means:

            •          ✅ No local assembly

            •          70% import duty

            •          30% luxury tax

            •          GST, road tax, and delivery charges

 

Suddenly, the “affordable luxury EV” becomes a 60–70 lakh indulgence

 

It hurts especially when you see Americans getting the same tech at half the cost.

But Why It Still Matters?

Despite the price, Tesla isn’t here just to sell cars

 

It’s rolling out:

       Supercharger stations in Mumbai & Delhi

       Destination chargers in malls, hotels

       Service hubs, delivery centers, and eventually, local assembly

 

They’ve brought in the global-standard V4 Superchargers, capable of topping up 267 km range in 15 minutes

 

That’s infrastructure India desperately needs if EVs are to go mainstream

 

The Real EV Shift Starts Now

This isn’t about Tesla alone

It’s about what this means for India’s auto culture:

           More players will feel the pressure to step up.

           Policy talks around EV taxes will get louder.

           Consumers will finally have global options at home.

 

What You Should Watch Next

      Will Tesla bring manufacturing to India?

      Will the government adjust EV duties post-launch feedback?

      How will this reshape the resale and service landscape?

 

It’s a bold first step

Let’s see who follows