Tesla Expands India Network, Promises One of the Lowest EV Running Costs
- Tesla to grow retail and supercharger network across India
- OTA tech and remote diagnostics to cut service needs for years
- Model Y drives company’s early India momentum
Tesla is gearing up for a broader push into India, announcing plans to expand its retail presence and supercharger network while highlighting what it calls one of the lowest EV running costs in the country. The company credits this to its over-the-air (OTA) updates, remote diagnostics, and minimal need for physical service visits.
Sharad Agarwal, Tesla’s newly appointed India head, said the company is optimistic about its growth after entering the market in July with the imported Model Y. Tesla launched operations with two experience centers in Mumbai and Delhi and has now opened its first all-in-one Tesla Experience Centre in Gurugram. This new facility handles sales, deliveries, after-sales support, and supercharging under one roof.
Tesla is preparing to add a new supercharger site in Gurugram, along with two more in Mumbai. While retail expansion is planned, the company has not disclosed which cities it will enter next. Industry expectations suggest Tesla may grow into southern and western India. Unlike traditional automakers, Tesla follows a company-owned retail model, not a dealer-based structure.
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A major part of Tesla’s pitch to Indian buyers is its extremely low service and operating costs. The company does not offer service schedules and says customers typically don’t need to visit a service center for up to four years unless there is a significant issue. OTA updates and remote systems help monitor and improve vehicle performance, similar to smartphone software upgrades.
Tesla currently sells the Model Y in India at Rs 59.9 lakh (ex-showroom) for the 500 km range variant. Home charging offers about 70 km per hour, while its supercharger network can deliver roughly 120 km of range within minutes. For now, Tesla has no plans to manufacture in India.
