- Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik bought the first Tesla Model Y in Mumbai, India
- Tesla's first India Experience Centre opened on 15 July at Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai
- Tesla launched Model Y in India in July 2025, with prices starting at Rs 59.89 lakh
Minister of Transport of Maharashtra, Pratap Sarnaik, on Friday bought the first Tesla Model Y car in India at the Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai. The car was delivered from the 'Tesla Experience Center', which was inaugurated on July 15 this year.
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Delivery of the first Tesla (Model Y) car from 'Tesla Experience Center' at Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai being made to State's Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik.
'Tesla Experience Center', the first in India, was inaugurated on July 15 this year. pic.twitter.com/2Y69HnzyYGSeptember 5, 2025AdvertisementSarnaik said, "Tesla is a good car. I bought it with full payment and without discount.
During the inauguration in July, Sarnaik had expressed his intention to buy the Tesla Model Y, stating that as the transport minister, they are prioritising electric vehicles.
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In July 2025, global EV giant Tesla made its much-awaited entry into India, launching its Model Y with price starting at Rs 59.89 lakh while opening its first experience centre in Mumbai.
AdvertisementThe mid-sized electric SUV Model Y will be offered in India in two variants -- rear-wheel drive with base price at Rs 59.89 lakh and long-range rear wheel drive at a base price of Rs 67.89 lakh. The deliveries are slated to start in the third and fourth quarter of 2025, respectively, for the two variants.
Initially, registration and delivery will start in Delhi, Mumbai, and Gurugram, the company said, adding that through its Tesla Design Studio, customers will be able to customise their Model Y exterior, interior, and even its features.
AdvertisementThe rear-wheel drive variant has a range of 500 km while that of the long-range rear wheel drive is 622 km on a single charge.
The Model Y will compete with a range of electric luxury cars from German automakers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi.
Tesla's first experience centre in India at the Maker Maxity Commercial Complex, in Bandra Kurla Complex here was inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
- with inputs from PTI
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