Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde test drives Tesla Model Y, praises Mumbai's investor-friendly infrastructure.

Tesla debuted in India with its first showroom in Mumbai’s BKC. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde took a test ride. Tesla’s imported Model Y starts at Rs 60 lakh., Mumbai News, Times Now

Elon Musk's electric dream finally rolls into India with a flashy showroom in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra Kurla Complex. Here’s what’s inside, what it’ll cost you, and where it’s heading next.

Maharashtra's Deputy CM Eknath Shinde test-drove a Tesla near Vidhan Bhavan following the opening of Tesla's inaugural Mumbai showroom in Bandra Kurla

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.

Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik accompanied Shinde as a passenger as they arrived at the Maharashtra Assembly in the electric vehicle.

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 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.

The Model Y's blend of minimalist design, advanced technology, and practical features certainly makes a strong case. But the true test will lie in its performance on Indian roads and the timely expansion of its charging infrastructure,

Tesla has launched its journey in India with the introduction of its popular Model Y. The rear-wheel drive (RWD) variant of the Model Y is priced at Rs 59.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The company has also unveiled the long-range RWD variant of the Model Y, priced at Rs 67.89 lakh.