Shalaka Kachare, Pune
There have been long-running discussions about the introduction of Tesla Electric Cars in India. Representatives of Tesla have also spoken with Indian officials about establishing a facility there and importing cars. However, he was never seen to be successful in this endeavor, and for years, people in India waited for the launch of Teslas. But now, a significant development has emerged. Elon Musk’s team has once more begun talking about this issue with the Indian government.
This time, Tesla’s officials have presented the government with a specific proposal, and the business has suggested building a facility to build 5 lakh electric cars. The organization has also made a significant admission regarding the cost of its vehicles at the same time that they are discussing bringing their reasonably priced electric car to the nation.
According to reports, Tesla has talked about making 5 lakh electric cars every year in its proposal, as well as launching Tesla’s car in the country for Rs 20 lakh. It’s probably the starting price of the car. According to Times of India’s report, Tesla has a significant presence in China but now the company is looking at India as a better base for exports in order to make it simple for them to ship their automobiles to the Indo-Pacific region.
Tesla’s decision to enter the Indian market has generated substantial excitement and optimism within the country’s automotive industry. The launch of Tesla’s electric vehicles in India is expected to revolutionize the EV landscape, foster technological advancements, and contribute to sustainable transportation in the country. The move signifies a major step towards India’s goal of electrification and reinforces Elon Musk’s vision of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
In a meeting with Elon Musk last month, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pressed Tesla to make a “significant investment” there.
Musk had previously stated in June that Tesla was seeking to make an investment in India “as soon as humanly possible.”Musk had previously stated, “I am confident that Tesla will be in India and will do so as soon as humanly possible.”