Tesla Prepares for India Entry with Imported EVs and Local Showrooms

The EV giant is set to begin sales in India later this year while exploring future manufacturing opportunities under revised tariff policies.

Tesla plans to launch its first electric vehicle sales in India by the third quarter of 2025, importing cars from its Berlin factory for initial distribution.
The Indian government has reduced import tariffs for EV companies that commit to investing $500 million in local manufacturing, with Tesla yet to confirm such plans.
Tesla has finalized locations for showrooms in Delhi and Mumbai and has begun hiring for various mid-level roles, signaling its commitment to entering the Indian market.
India's new EV policy limits automakers to allocate only 5% of their investment towards charging infrastructure for tariff benefits, prioritizing local manufacturing.
US President Donald Trump has criticized potential Tesla manufacturing in India as 'unfair,' citing high Indian tariffs on imported cars and advocating for reciprocal trade measures.