Tesla has officially launched its first Supercharger station in India, marking a milestone in its entry into the country’s EV ecosystem. The station is located at One BKC (Bandra-Kurla Complex) in Mumbai. It is part of Tesla’s strategy to put charging infrastructure in place before starting vehicle deliveries.
The Mumbai facility includes four V4 Supercharging stalls (DC fast chargers) offering peak charging speeds up to 250 kW and four Destination (AC) chargers rated at 11 kW. Pricing is set at ₹24 per kWh for DC charging and ₹11 (or ₹14 in some reports) per kWh for AC charging.
Tesla claims that using its Superchargers, a Model Y can gain up to 267 km of range in just 15 minutes—equivalent to five return trips between Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and the Gateway of India. The Tesla app allows owners to check stall availability, track charging progress, and complete payments.
The launch coincides with the debut of Tesla’s first Indian Experience Centre in Mumbai’s BKC, where the Model Y was unveiled by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who called Mumbai the “right city” for Tesla’s India debut.
Tesla has confirmed plans to roll out up to eight Supercharger sites across Mumbai and the Delhi‑NCR region, with new stations expected in Lower Parel, Thane, and Navi Mumbai during the September quarter.
However, high import duties on EVs, exceeding 100%, have pushed Model Y prices to around ₹59.89 lakh (RWD) and ₹67.89 lakh (Long‑Range RWD)—pricing that places Tesla in a premium niche segment competing with brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Deliveries of Tesla vehicles in India are scheduled to begin in Q3 and Q4 of 2025.
Tesla’s entry has generated excitement in India’s auto industry, with business leaders like Anand Mahindra welcoming the move as a catalyst for accelerating India’s EV adoption and charging infrastructure expansion. Maharashtra is also encouraging Tesla to consider local R&D and manufacturing investments in the future.
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