CarSikho announcing a Tesla launch in India aligns with recent developments, including Tesla's planned opening of its first showroom in Mumbai on July 15, 2025, as reported by Reuters, marking a strategic entry into the world's third-largest car market despite high import tariffs of around 70%.
Contrary to the post's broad claim, web sources like CarWale suggest the Tesla Model 3's full launch, including potential local production, is slated for November 2026 with an expected price range of Rs. 70-90 lakh, indicating the current "launch" may involve imported models like the Model Y showcased in Mumbai.
Tesla's decision to start with imported vehicles, as noted by The Hindu, reflects a pivot from earlier plans for a $2-3 billion manufacturing investment in India, influenced by excess global capacity and negotiations for lower tariffs, challenging earlier expectations of immediate local production.