Tesla
Tesla is expanding its India retail footprint, with a third NCR outlet in Noida on 9 Oct 2026 and 1,017 deliveries since September 2025 (Autocar Professional, 4 Oct). Import-driven pricing on a Model Y line starting at ₹50.89 lakh holds it to a 4.4% share of the luxury EV market (Financial Express, 15 Jul).
What it means BMW and Mercedes still hold the luxury EV lead in India, while service and charging suppliers gain Tesla orders.
Latest moves
Our read of each move first, where we have one; what the report said is marked Reported.
- Reported: Tesla's website now takes Roadster bookings in rupees with a ₹5,01,000 deposit, but production is expected in 2028 with no delivery date confirmed, so buyers commit money to Tesla directly years before delivery.Reported: Tesla opens Roadster bookings with rupee pricing: ₹5,01,000 deposit, but production not due until 2028. Production is expected in 2028, with no delivery date confirmed.Watch:
- Reported: Tesla opens third NCR outlet with Noida experience centre at Skymark One, after Delhi and GurugramReported: Watch:
- Reported: Tesla’s Chennai Experience Center and Poonamallee collision facility pair customer acquisition with local service capacity, reducing a key ownership friction as it expands in South India.Reported: Tesla has expanded its South India footprint with an Experience Center at Express Avenue Mall in Chennai and an approved collision center in Poonamallee.Watch:
- Reported: Tesla’s Ahmedabad service centre and 20-unit Supercharger network deepen the operating backbone needed to support direct Model Y sales across India.Reported: Tesla has opened its seventh India body shop and service centre in Ahmedabad and expanded its Supercharger network to 20 units. The EV maker says it now operates five experience centres and has delivered Model Y vehicles across 21 states through its direct-sales model.Watch:
Footprint: where Tesla opened
4 store openings in 4 cities on record since May 2026.
Background
From 6 stories, the newest dated 9 Oct 2026. Summary written 10 Oct 2026. Newer developments are under Latest moves.
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Tesla sells the Model Y in India through a direct-to-consumer model, and says it has delivered Model Y vehicles across 21 states. [1] source: ET Small Business An NDTV Profit column said Tesla, along with VinFast and BYD, is entering India by importing cars, assembling kits or partnering locally, rather than building everything locally as Hyundai, Honda and Toyota did. [2] source: NDTV Profit
On 1 September 2026 Tesla opened its seventh India body shop and service centre in Ahmedabad and took its Supercharger network to 20 units. [1] source: ET Small Business On 25 September 2026 it opened its sixth India Experience Centre at Express Avenue Mall in Chennai, with service and body-shop operations, taking its India network to eight locations. [3] source: The Hindu It also opened a collision centre in Poonamallee. [4] source: Business Today In October 2026 ET Small Business reported a Noida experience centre at Skymark One, Tesla's third NCR outlet after Delhi and Gurugram. [5] source: ET Small Business The Noida centre is retail-only. [5] source: ET Small Business
Autocar Professional reported that Tesla India crossed 1,000 retail sales, with Vahan data showing 1,017 deliveries from September 2025 to October 2, 2026. [6] source: Autocar Professional September 2026 was its best month at 291 units, up 322% year on year. [6] source: Autocar Professional The Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive is priced at Rs 50.89 lakh and the Model Y L from Rs 61.99 lakh. [5] source: ET Small Business
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Questions about Tesla
What are Tesla's expansion plans?
Tesla is expanding its India retail and service network. It opened an Ahmedabad service centre in September 2026, a Chennai Experience Centre with a Poonamallee collision facility in September 2026, and a Noida experience centre, its third NCR outlet, reported in October 2026. [1] source: ET Small Business[3] source: The Hindu[4] source: Business Today[5] source: ET Small Business
Where and when is Tesla opening new stores?
Tesla opened its sixth India Experience Centre at Express Avenue Mall in Chennai on 25 September 2026. The centre also began service and body-shop operations. [3] source: The Hindu
How many Tesla stores are there?
Tesla opened its sixth India Experience Centre in Chennai on 25 September 2026, which took its India network to eight locations. [3] source: The Hindu
How fast is Tesla growing in India?
Tesla India sold 291 units in September 2026, its best month, up 322% year on year. Vahan data showed 1,017 deliveries from September 2025 to October 2, 2026. [6] source: Autocar Professional
What is Tesla's current strategy in India?
Tesla sells the Model Y in India through a direct-to-consumer model. In September 2026 it added an Ahmedabad service centre and took its Supercharger network to 20, then opened a Chennai Experience Centre. In October 2026 it opened a retail-only Noida experience centre. [1] source: ET Small Business[3] source: The Hindu[5] source: ET Small Business
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