An undated image of the Tesla Model Y. — Tesla
Although sluggish electric vehicle (EV) sales seem to be holding Elon Musk back, Tesla has launched India’s largest sales and service center, as part of its efforts to establish a robust electric vehicle ecosystem in India.
Tesla’s largest service center follows the Musk-owned EV giant’s entry into the Indian market earlier this year, as the company aims to improve EV infrastructure, encourage EV adoption and address urban air quality concerns.
According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Tesla India, Tesla’s future roadmap in India includes massive charging infrastructure covering major cities, close to customers’ locations where they eat, work and travel.
Since the launch of two new variants of the Model Y, Tesla has reportedly shifted its focus towards creating a network of charging points in homes, shopping malls, hotels and key cities.
How many Tesla electric vehicles were sold in 2025?
In 2025 in India, Tesla sold 109 units after starting deliveries in September, although high import duties, currently 70%, make the Model Y about 30% more expensive in India than in the US, with prices ranging between INR 5,989 million and INR 6,789 million.
Infrastructure expansion is also said to be a priority for the electric vehicle maker, with the automaker opening its first experience center in Mumbai in July and a second in Delhi’s Aerocity in August.
Upcoming Tesla charging stations in India
Four new electric vehicle charging stations are planned to be established in India along with the upcoming Gurugram Tesla charging station. By then, Tesla will have four charging stations in India, with 16 superchargers and 10 destination chargers.
While Tesla has no immediate plans for local manufacturing in India, its focus is on improving service infrastructure and expanding showrooms.
The company emphasizes that electric vehicles are crucial to improving urban air quality, particularly in highly polluted cities like Delhi and Mumbai.
