In Pics | Tesla opens its doors in India with Mumbai showroom; Model Y hits Indian EV market

Tesla’s first showroom in India is located in the Maker Maxity mall at the Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.

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   Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the showroom, located at Maker Maxity Mall in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). Fadnavis said the showroom’s opening was more than just the inauguration of an experience centre. “It is a statement that Tesla has arrived in the right city – one that is not just the financial and entertainment capital, but also the entrepreneurial capital of the country,” he said. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

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   Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived at the Tesla showroom surrounded by security officials (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

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   The first car by the EV maker that will be coming to the Indian market is the Model Y, a luxury electric vehicle that will be available in two variants. It is reportedly being imported from the company’s Shanghai factory. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

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   According to Tesla, the rear-wheel drive (RWD) version of Model Y has an ex-showroom price of Rs 59,89,000, while the long-range RWD edition has an ex-showroom price of Rs 67,89,000. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

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   The Tesla Model Y features a sleek and minimalistic interior design whilst still providing a range of options to the customer. Booking has started for the zero-pollution Model Y electric car. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

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   The Tesla Model Y will be available in 6 colors in India, namely, Stealth Grey, Pearl White Multi-Coat, Diamond Black, Glacier Blue, Quicksilver, Ultra Red. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

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   The opening of the first Tesla showroom in India attracted a large crowd, with hundreds thronging the entry. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

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   The Tesla Model Y is a luxury SUV with a range of up to 622 km and only requires a 15 minute charge. The interior panel allows full access to all parts of the car. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

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   During the inauguration of the story, customers were allowed to sit inside the cars and get a feel of the newly-launched vehicle. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

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   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. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)