Tesla debuts in India
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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.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde took a Tesla Model Y ride outside Vidhan Bhavan, a day after Tesla opened its first Indian showroom in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex.
The American electric vehicle maker will begin its stint in its 50th global market by importing and selling two versions of its popular Model Y cars
The Tesla Model Y Pearl White Multi-Coat RWD costs Rs 62,02,640 in Delhi and Rs 62,03,140 in Mumbai. While the RWD Long Range is priced at Rs 70,10,640 in Delhi and 70,11,140 in Mumbai.
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik accompanied Shinde as a passenger as they arrived at the Maharashtra Assembly in the electric vehicle.
As the race for Tesla's India insurance partners picks pace, listed players Bajaj Finserv Ltd. and ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. are also pushing for a slice of the pie.
Surrounded by reporters and security personnel, Eknath Shinde's test drive of lavish white Tesla car started on a slow note, show videos.
CM Fadnavis called Tesla's decision to open its first centre in Mumbai a statement of confidence in the city and state.