Tesla Targets Indian Market with Push to Develop Full EV Ecosystem

In order to boost long-term sales in India, American electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla stated that it is considering creating an ecosystem for electric automobiles there. Since beginning deliveries earlier in September of this year, the business has sold 109 vehicles. To speed up the adoption of EVs, it plans to install superchargers in key cities, charging stations at car owners' residences, and locations like hotels and malls.

Sharad Agarwal, general manager of Tesla India, stated that the goal for the future is to have a charging infrastructure in every major city. Tesla constantly designs its infrastructure to accommodate its customers' lifestyles, including where they work, eat, and take vacations.

Right Step for Metros Like Delhi and Mumbai Owing to their Poor AQI

For a nation like India, where the air quality in major cities like Delhi and Mumbai is among the worst and causes numerous health problems, this development is extremely important. According to Aggarwal, switching to electric vehicles is necessary to improve air quality in heavily polluted cities like Delhi and Mumbai. Over 8 million Tesla vehicles have been delivered globally, contributing to a 32 million-tonne reduction in carbon emissions. Thus, the brand is discussing that type of sustainable future. Agarwal went on to say that Tesla's goal is to hasten the global shift to sustainability.

Additionally, when the organisation discusses its objective, it considers not just the product but also how it sells and delivers these things to its clientele. In order to boost long-term sales in India, American electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla stated that it is considering creating an ecosystem for electric automobiles there.

Since beginning deliveries earlier in September of this year, the business has sold 109 vehicles. To speed up the adoption of EVs, it plans to install superchargers in key cities, charging stations at car owners' residences, and locations like hotels and malls. Sharad Agarwal, general manager of Tesla India, stated that the goal for the future is to have a charging infrastructure in every major city. Tesla constantly designs its infrastructure to accommodate its customers' lifestyles, including where they work, eat, and take vacations.

Tesla’s Entry to India

India became the 50th international market for Tesla when it formally entered the country earlier this year. It introduced two imported Model Y models that cost INR 59.89 lakh and INR 67.89 lakh, respectively. They were sent from Shanghai and were subject to a 70% import duty, which made them almost 30% more expensive than those sold in the US.

In July, Tesla debuted its first experience centre in Mumbai. In August, it built a second experience centre at Aerocity in Delhi. Due to hefty import taxes and inadequate service infrastructure, Tesla's India approach is still measured. As of right now, Tesla is just interested in showrooms and imported vehicles; it has no intentions to manufacture locally.

Nonetheless, Tesla continues to dominate the global EV market, delivering close to 497,000 cars in the September quarter of 2025 and reporting a 12% increase in revenue to $28.1 billion. In contrast to how cars are typically marketed in the market, Tesla uses a direct-to-consumer sales technique. Tesla will run four charging stations around India with 16 superchargers and 10 destination chargers after the Gurugram station is likely to be put into service.