Tesla Sharpens India Focus With Full-Scale EV Ecosystem, Charging Network Plan: Report

Tesla is accelerating efforts to build a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in India as it seeks to strengthen long-term sales and align with the country’s rapidly evolving mobility landscape.

After formally entering India earlier this year, the company now counts the country as its 50th global market.

According to The Economic Times, Tesla’s India strategy hinges on expanding charging infrastructure to encourage EV adoption while contributing to cleaner air in major urban centres. Tesla India General Manager Sharad Agarwal said the company aims to cover all major cities with a seamless charging network.

“We always build our infrastructure around the lifestyle of our customers- where they eat, where they work, where they go for staycations,” he told the financial daily, emphasising convenience as the backbone of Tesla’s approach.

How Is Tesla Building Its EV Ecosystem?

Since launching two imported Model Y variants in India, Tesla has prioritised laying the groundwork for its charging network. This includes home chargers for owners, destination chargers at malls and hotels, and high-speed superchargers in key metros. In 2025, the company sold 109 units after beginning deliveries in September. Import duties of 70 per cent continue to push up prices, making the Model Y roughly 30 per cent costlier in India than in the US; the two variants are priced at Rs 59.89 lakh and Rs 67.89 lakh, both imported from Tesla’s Shanghai facility.

The company’s infrastructure rollout has picked up pace. Tesla opened its first experience centre in Mumbai in July, followed by another in Delhi’s Aerocity in August. The upcoming Gurugram charging hub will mark Tesla’s fourth charging station in India, offering a total of 16 superchargers and 10 destination chargers.

Is Tesla Planning Local Manufacturing In India?

Despite its expansion, Tesla’s India play remains cautious, with no immediate plans for local manufacturing, the report noted. Instead, the company is focusing on showrooms, imported vehicles and strengthening service support across its early markets.

How Is Tesla Performing Globally?

Globally, Tesla delivered nearly 497,000 vehicles in the September 2025 quarter and posted a 12 per cent jump in revenue to $28.1 billion. The company also reported contributing to a reduction of 32 million tonnes of carbon emissions worldwide.