After years of waiting and Elon Musk’s hollow promise, Tesla opens its first showroom in India. With a bold entrance, the EV giant is ready to serve Indians with its first-ever retail store in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), putting an end to Indians ‘ wait. However, its high costs and other news updates have also gained criticism, but its features keep luxury investors hooked. Let’s discuss what ₹68 lakhs will get you.
India’s First Tesla Store Hits Mumbai, Delhi/ NCR Store Next
Tesla’s first store opened on 15 July 2025 at Maker Maxity Mall, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai. The 4,000+ sq ft store, called “Experience Center,” is open in the presence of the Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and now acts as the flagship retail outlet. However, the production is yet to begin, and the delivery would potentially start by September 2025.
For now, six units have been imported from Shanghai, and the store acts as its first physical presence to test the waters and study consumer demand. However, once things settle, there’s a plan for further showroom launches in different cities of India, with Delhi/NCR to follow up past the Mumbai launch.
Interestingly, the launch comes after nine years of Elon Musk’s launch for the Tesla EV in India. However, due to Tax, import and manufacturing issues, the launch has been delayed. Notably, a few years back Tesla took a pre-book amount which they returned once the process got into delays.
Now the eyes are on the ₹68 lakh model and its features.
Here’s What Tesla Model You Can Buy With ₹68 Lakhs
Tesla has debuted with its most popular electric SUV, the Model Y, and is up for booking at the store. Notably, the model comes in two variants, i.e., Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and the Long-Range Rear Wheel Drive (LR RWD).
The Model Y price breakdown includes a standard RWD model priced at ₹59.89 lakh (range 500 km WLTP and 0-100km/hr acceleration in 5.9 seconds). Meanwhile, the LR variant has a quicker sprint of 5.6 seconds and a range of 522 km. This is priced at ₹67.89 lakh (ex-showroom).
The on-road price for this Tesla model would come at ₹69.15 lakh, whereas the other would cost ₹61.07 lakh in the Mumbai store. Additionally, there’s a customization option, including premium paint (₹1.85 lakh), dual-tone interiors (₹95 thousand), and much more.
With advanced model technology, panoramic glass roof, and premium audio system. Auto-pilot readiness, 15-inch touchscreen, and six interior colors. Tesla is hitting Indian roads. The bookings are now on with ₹22,220 deposits and ₹3 lakh in 7 days.
Overall, the ₹68 lakhs can get you the LR variant (ex-showroom), and the RWD for ever less, plus modification. However, the steep price still remains a major concern, as the same model costs nearly ½ in the U.S or China.
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