Tesla’s long-awaited India debut comes as the government considers lowering EV import duties in a U.S. trade deal.

The Indian version of Tesla’ website lists two models of the only EV it will begin delivering this fall, the Model Y. The entry-level version is a standard range, single-motor, rear-wheel drive Y that offers zero to 62 mph (100 kmh) in 5.9 seconds and a 311-mile (500 km) WLTP range.

Tesla has already announced four major charging stations in important locations like Lower Parel, Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), Navi Mumbai, and Thane.

BYD undercuts Tesla quite significantly. The Sealion 7 Premium variant is priced at ₹ 48.90 lakh, while the high-performance AWD version costs ₹ 54.90 lakh (both ex-showroom). BYD’s aggressive pricing strategy makes the Sealion 7 a compelling alternative for those seeking a feature-rich and high-performance EV without crossing the ₹ 60 lakh mark.

With its sales cratering in the West, the electric vehicle giant is making a high-stakes pivot to the world's third-largest auto market.

The Tesla India entry marked a new beginning in the country's EV landscape, with the company's Model Y launched to compete against BYD Sealion 7 and BMW iX1 among others.

India witnessed two major tech milestones — the grand entry of Tesla in Mumbai and the heroic return of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla after his 18-day mission with SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk. Coincidentally,