After years of speculation and delayed promises, Tesla has finally made its official entry into the Indian automotive market with the opening of its first showroom—dubbed the Tesla Experience Centre—in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra Kurla Complex.

Tesla's much-awaited India debut came after long negotiations with the Indian government over pricing and import duties.

The Tesla India entry marked a new beginning in the country's EV landscape, with the company's Model Y launched to compete against BYD Sealion 7 and BMW iX1 among others.

Tesla’s long-awaited India debut comes as the government considers lowering EV import duties in a U.S. trade deal.

The test drive, which took place near the Mumbai Assembly on Wednesday, featured what appeared to be the Pearl White version of the Tesla Model Y.

Tesla has officially launched its India debut with the inauguration of its Mumbai showroom by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The company unveiled i

The Tesla Model Y Pearl White Multi-Coat RWD costs Rs 62,02,640 in Delhi and Rs 62,03,140 in Mumbai. While the RWD Long Range is priced at Rs 70,10,640 in Delhi and 70,11,140 in Mumbai.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated Tesla’s first showroom in India on Tuesday (15 July), marking a milestone in the country’s electric vehicle sector, reported The Indian Express.

The internet and social media has been buzzing with Tesla updates ever since the American electric vehicle (EV) giant officially set foot in India with its first shop in Mumbai. The company also launched its first product in the country — Model Y — at a starting price of Rs 59.89 lakh (ex-showroom).