Overview

• Government registration data cited by GaadiWaadi shows 64 Model Y units delivered in September after customer deliveries began on September 15.
• A ceremonial handover on September 5 in Mumbai preceded wider customer deliveries, marking the brand’s initial public handoff in the market.
• Tesla has scaled its 2025 import plan to roughly 350–500 units tied to fully paid orders, down from an earlier intent to use a 2,500‑unit quota.
• Early deliveries are limited to Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune and Gurugram, with retail locations open in Mumbai and Delhi and orders accepted nationwide.
• India’s 110% duty on imports above $40,000 and city levies elevate on‑road prices (e.g., Mumbai ~₹61.07 lakh, Gurugram ~₹66.77 lakh), and the company is not pursuing local manufacturing at this time.