By Nethra Sailesh
American-based electric vehicle company Tesla has inaugurated its second experience center in the National Capital Region at Delhi’s Aerocity. This comes just a month after the company opened its first experience center at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai.
The new centers will showcase the vehicle models the company plans to offer in India. As reported by PTI, CRE Matrix data shows that the company has rented an 8,200 square feet commercial space in Delhi’s Aerocity. The lease will last for 9 years, starting at a monthly rent of Rs 17.22 lakh.
In July, Tesla entered the Indian market with its mid-size SUV, the Tesla Model Y, which retails for Rs 60 lakhs. to As per news reports, this is selling for a higher price as the standard variant of Tesla retails for Rs 32 lakhs in the US.
This is the only model that’s available in the Indian market and comes in two variants: Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive. Registrations for the Model Y have opened across India, and the first batch will be delivered in September.
Tesla has also announced plans to expand its supercharging network across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Mumbai. At the opening event, Isabel Fan, Tesla’s Regional Director for Southeast Asia, said the company will set up supercharging stations in Gurugram, Noida, and Saket. In Mumbai, stations are planned for Lower Parel, Navi Mumbai, and Thane. Bengaluru is also on the expansion list.
The company’s official financial summary revealed a 12% year-on-year drop in revenue for the second quarter, down to $22.5 billion, partly due to a decline in vehicle deliveries.