Tesla will starts it’s initial operations in India with sales only and the establishment of any assembly and manufacturing plant are to be considered later on depending upon the sales frequency says Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari.“India is going to become a number one manufacturing hub for auto in five years.” He added
If the Media reports are to be believed, the first Tesla to make it’s debut in the Indian Market will be the most affordable as well as the best selling Tesla, the Tesla Model 3 to India by the end of first quarter of FY 2021-22.
Meanwhile the bookings are to be commenced from next month in the India. Reports also suggests that Tesla will follow a digital sales pattern along with setting up their own exclusive distribution facility which will include physical dealerships, Test drives, Sales, After sales service. The Tesla Model 3 would be imported as a CBU (Completely Built Unit) and the prices are likely to be started from Rs 55 lakhs onwards.