Anand Mahindra took to the microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter) to welcome Elon Musk and Tesla to India, marking the EV giant’s official entry into the country. Tesla inaugurated its first showroom — the Tesla Experience Centre — at Maker Maxity Mall in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) today.
Mahindra’s message conveyed both a warm welcome and a competitive spirit as India’s electric vehicle (EV) industry continues to grow. “Welcome to India, @elonmusk and @Tesla. One of the world’s largest EV opportunities just got more exciting,” Mahindra wrote.
He added, “Competition drives innovation, and there’s plenty of road ahead. Looking forward to seeing you at the charging station.”
Mahindra also reshared an 8-year-old exchange with Musk, in which Musk had praised India’s vision to go fully electric by 2030. At the time, Mahindra had responded, “Time you got out here, Elon. You don’t want to leave the whole market to Mahindra, do you? The more the merrier — and greener!”
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Tesla Launches Model Y in India
Tesla has officially launched its premium SUV, the Model Y, in India. The vehicle is priced starting at ₹61 lakh (on-road). The rear-wheel-drive version is listed at ₹59.89 lakh, while the long-range variant is priced at ₹67.89 lakh.
The newly opened showroom, known as the Tesla Experience Centre, offers a sleek, white-themed interior that aligns with Tesla’s global aesthetic. The walls feature lightboxes showcasing Tesla’s cutting-edge technology, alongside visuals inspired by Indian culture to create a blend of global innovation and local flavor.
The showroom project was led by Neeta Sharada, the Chief Architect behind Tesla’s debut retail space in India.
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