Overview

• Tesla now plans 350–500 shipments for India in 2025, down from an internal goal to use a 2,500-car quota.
• The first batch of Shanghai-made Model Y SUVs is due in early September, with deliveries restricted to Mumbai, Delhi, Pune and Gurugram.
• Shipment volumes are being tied to fully paid orders and Tesla’s ability to deliver beyond its four-city footprint.
• High duties push entry pricing to roughly $68,000, well above the price range where most EVs sell in India, according to JATO data.
• Tesla has opened experience centres in Mumbai and Delhi and begun Supercharger installations, while confirming no immediate local manufacturing plans.