Tesla's 1st Indian Showroom In Mumbai: First Pictures Surface
Finally, after numerous reports claiming the arrival of Tesla Inc., the American electric vehicle manufacturing giant, to India, it has been revealed where it will be opening its first-ever dealership in India. Recently, a few images showing the first Tesla dealership in India have been shared online. This particular Tesla dealership will be located at the BKC (Bombay Kurla Complex), Bandra, Mumbai. In addition to this, it was also reported that the company has already leased a 24,565 sq. ft. warehouse for storage of its inventory.
Tesla’s first dealership in India will be in Mumbai
The images showing the under-construction Tesla dealership in Mumbai have been shared on X by Manish R. Jain on their page. In these, we can note that the entire ground of the Maker Maxity 2 North Avenue at the BKC (Bombay Kurla Complex) has been acquired by the electric auto giant. We can note that there are two Tesla logos on the left windows.
Currently, the dealership seems to be in the final stages of interior work, and most likely it will be inaugurated soon. As mentioned, this particular Tesla dealership is the first in India. However, the company will most likely be expanding its network in Delhi and Gurugram, along with other major cities in India.
For those who may not remember, back in 2024, Tesla was in talks with DLF, the largest real estate developer in India, to lease spaces for its upcoming dealerships. The two proposed locations were DLF Avenue Mall in South Delhi and Cyber Hub in Gurugram. DLF was asked to provide 3,000–5,000 sq. ft. spaces.
Tesla’s warehouse in Kurla
In addition to the Tesla dealership located at BKC, the company has also recently leased a warehouse in Kurla, Mumbai, as well. It was reported that the company has signed a lease for a 24,565 sq. ft. unit. This leased space will be used as a service and delivery hub. Reportedly, the company has paid a Rs 2.25 crore security deposit, and the rent will be Rs 37.5 lakh per month for the next 5 years.
Tesla Inc. has already started hiring people for its dealership in Mumbai. It recently posted a few job postings, which included jobs for Service Advisors, Parts Advisors, Store Manager, Service Technician, Delivery Operations Specialist, and many others. Most likely, the company will also start hiring for the dealerships in Bangalore, Delhi, and other locations.
Tesla Model 3 and Y coming to India
Over the last few months, the test mules of the Tesla Model Y have been getting spotted very frequently. The Tesla Model Y is expected to come offered with two battery pack options, which include RWD and Long Range AWD variants. The former will be offered with a 59 kWh battery pack, offering a range of 455 km.
It will come equipped with an electric motor capable of producing 231 bhp and 380 Nm of torque. In addition to this, the company will also be offering the Long Range AWD variant, which will come with dual electric motors producing 441 bhp and 493 Nm of torque. The range of this model will be around 662 km, as it will get a 75–82 kWh battery pack.
The company could also be launching the Model 3 in India as well. The Model 3 is offered in the international markets in three variants: Long Range, Long Range AWD, and Performance. The rear-wheel-drive model comes with a 584 km range. Meanwhile, the Long Range AWD comes with a 557 km range. As for the Performance, it comes with a 490 km range. Pricing of the Model 3 could start from Rs 30 lakh.