Tesla widens India bet with launch of Model Y L

MUMBAI: Even because it contends with gradual gross sales and stiff competitors from rivals, Elon Musk’s Tesla is increasing into India with a brand new product launch and wider protection of its service centres and charging stations within the nation. On Wednesday, the electrical car (EV) big launched its six seater Model Y L variant in India, because it targets prosperous native households trying to spend on spacious vehicles. Tesla’s India head Sharad Agarwal stated the agency needs to “disrupt” the posh SUV market right here. The US-based firm will compete with gamers comparable to Mercedes-Benz and MG within the luxurious three-row EV class.Tesla forayed into India in July 2025 with its Model Y SUVs, having delayed its entry into the marketplace for a number of years over excessive tariffs, restricted flexibility and charging infrastructure challenges. Despite launching with a lot fanfare, its progress in India has been sluggish—Tesla recorded 342 car registrations in FY26, information from Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) confirmed. The agency can also be understood to have provided reductions of as much as Rs 2 lakh on choose variants of Model Y to clear its stock. Tesla imports the vehicles it sells in India, paying steep duties for them which is why they’re priced method greater right here in comparison with what it prices customers in different markets.Tesla plans to develop its community of charging stations throughout main cities moreover organising physique retailers in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Ahmedabad. “We are building block by block a very strong foundation for the business and the brand in future, focusing on building the entire ecosystem in India,” Agarwal stated. Deliveries for the brand new Model Y L, beginning at Rs 61.99 lakh will start from this quarter. EVs at the moment make up about 4-5% of complete automotive gross sales in India.