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The vehicles will be sourced from Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory, the world’s largest EV plant, said Indian Envoy.

India’s Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, visited Tesla’s manufacturing facility in the city on Thursday, amid rising speculation about the potential export of China-made Tesla luxury EV models to India.

Highlighting India’s growing importance in the global EV landscape, the Indian Consulate in Shanghai said in a social media post that the country is fast emerging as a key market for Tesla and the broader electric mobility revolution.

During the visit to Tesla Shanghai Giga factory, Mathur toured the production line and experienced the company’s Cybertruck.

Will Tesla Be Exported To India?

Tesla plans to export its prime version Model Y to India. However, there is no clarity yet on when the exports will begin.

“Model Y introduces Tesla’s benchmark EV technology (500–622 km range, world-class battery & software systems) directly to Indian customers,” Mathur later told PTI.

The envoy said Tesla has committed to deploying its Supercharger network in India, beginning with Mumbai and Delhi, which will provide ultra-fast charging (267 km in 15 minutes) to local EV users.

How Tesla’s Entry Will Change India’s Landscape?

Tesla’s entry is expected to accelerate charging infrastructure build-out, local supply-chain development, and competition in the premium EV segment, benefitting both Indian consumers and industry, Mathur said.

The high-profile entry underlines India’s commitment to clean energy, EV adoption, and its 2070 net-zero vision, he said, adding that India would join the list of 50 Tesla markets worldwide.

Ahead of its entry to the Indian market, Tesla has begun hiring across retail, service, and autopilot operations in Mumbai and Delhi — the first step toward knowledge transfer and skill development, Mathur said.

Mathur pointed out that with incentives such as a 15 per cent import duty if the company invests USD 500 million and localises operations within three years, Tesla’s launch also sets the stage for possible manufacturing and assembly in India.

Highlights

1. Tesla to be exported to India
2. Indian envoy visits Tesla factory in China
3. Indian envoy on Tesla factory visit in China
4. Tesla’s prime version Model Y