Tesla has opened its first showroom in India, marking the electric vehicle maker’s long-anticipated debut in the world’s third-biggest automotive market

The entry marks a close to a long-winding, topsy-turvy journey around Tesla’s touted entry in India’s nascent and slowly growing EV market, after the company criticised India for having high import duties.

Tesla India has opened its first showroom in Mumbai, India. The Tesla Model Y, which has been launched at Rs 59.89 lakh (ex-showroom), is on display. Bookings are underway and Tesla is taking orders for the Model Y in three cities: Mumbai,