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Tesla’s electric vehicles will also be able to buy from Delhi (August 11) from today. The world’s richest businessman Ilyon Musk’s company has opened its second showroom in India. The new Tesla Experience Center, Aerocity Worldmark 3 is on the ground floor. This place is taken from Oak Infrastructure Private Limited.
Earlier on July 15, the company opened its first showroom in India at Maxity Mall in Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai.
First pics of Tesla’s Delhi showroom …
Tesla’s second showroom is on the ground floor in Aerocity Worldmark 3 Building.
The fare of the new showroom is Rs 17.22 lakh per month.
Tesla this store will also serve as an experience center for the people.
The second showroom is made in 8,200 square feet
Tesla’s second showroom at the Aerosity Worldmark Complex is built in 8,200 square feet, which is near Indira Gandhi International Airport. The area is the high-end business and hospitality hub of Delhi, where luxury hotels, big companies’ offices and high-profile retail stores. Choosing this location of Tesla clearly shows that it is targeting rich and tech-world customers.
Tesla’s first showroom in India was opened in Mumbai on 15 July.
Tesla’s showroom will work as Experience Center
The Tesla Store will work as an experience center for the people. That is, not only the company’s electric vehicles will be sold here, but people will also be able to see Tesla’s technology and features closely.
According to India’s new EV policy in 2024, if Tesla invests Rs 4,150 crore, the import duty will decrease from 70% to 15%. This can reduce the prices of company cars in future.
Some time ago it was reported that Tesla is considering setting up factory in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, but currently the company is focusing on selling only imported cars in India.
Tesla’s first super charging station starts in India
The company has also started its first super charging station in this complex today (4 August). It has 4 V4 supercharger (DC Fast Charger) and 4 Destination Charger (AC Charger). Super Chargers charge at a speed of 250kw, it will give a range of about 300 kilometers in just 14 minutes of charging.
The price of the super charger is Rs 24 per KWH and the Destination Charger is priced at Rs 14 per KWH. Tesla car owner Tesla’s app can check the charger empty or not. Apart from this, you can see the progress of charging and also pay.
Tesla’s plan to open 8 super charging stations in India right now
The station is the first of the 8 super charging sites that Tesla announced during the launch in Mumbai. These 8 super charging will be opened in Delhi and Mumbai. The company’s plan is that such stations will also be opened in cities like Pune, Hyderabad and Bangalore, so that EV users will be easier in the whole country.
Tesla’s major reasons for coming to India
1. Search for a new market due to decrease in global cells
In the Global Market in the year 2024; Tesla’s sales have fallen, especially in America, Europe and China. In Germany and Italy, it fell by 76% and 55%. India is the third largest auto market in the world and the market share of EV is around 5%. Therefore, Tesla seems to see new growth opportunities here. EV demand is increasing in India. In India, 99,165 electric vehicles were sold in 2024 with a growth of 19.93%.
2. India’s new EV policy
The new EV policy reduced the import duty from 100% to 70%, provided the company invests ₹ 4,150 crore in the EV sector. It will be reduced to 15% when it starts manufacturing at local level in three years. This gave Tesla a chance to import electric vehicles like model Y with low tax.
3. Demand in premium EV segment
The demand for luxury EV is increasing in India. Tesla’s model Y (₹ 59.89-67.89 lakh) targets the segment, which will compete with BMW IX1 and Mercedes EQA. The Indian EV market is expected to sell more than 28 lakh electric vehicles by 2030.
What will be the effect on the auto market with Tesla’s arrival in India
India is the third largest auto market in the world and the demand for EV is increasing rapidly here. The government is also promoting electric vehicles. In such a situation, Tesla’s arrival can bring a new revolution in this sector.
Initially, its impact will be limited to the premium segment due to the high price of Tesla and imported duty. Mass-market brands are less expected to have immediate impact on companies like Tata, Mahindra.
5 major challenges in front of Tesla
1. High import duty and price: Tesla vehicles will be imported in the form of CBU (Complete Built Unit). Due to import duty and GST on these, prices reach the premium segment, which will be expensive for mass-market customers. There are sales limited in this segment.
2. Limited Charging Infrastructure: Tesla has planned 8 supercharging stations in Mumbai and Delhi. The lack of charging in rural and small cities can reduce the benefit of Tesla’s higher range.
3. Customer Behavior: Indian customers prioritize service, costs and recylers. Here Tesla will have to prove his credibility.
4. Service and Dealership Network: Tesla’s direct-to-conjumer sales model (online sales) is new in India and its service network is still limited. Brands such as BMW, Mercedes, and Tata have a challenge for a strong dealer and service network Tesla across the country.
5. Local manufacturing delay: Tesla’s proposed Gigafactory in Gujarat/Karnataka is less likely to start before 2026-2027. Till then, you have to depend on the high priced imported vehicles.
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