American electric vehicle major Tesla is set to inaugurate its first charging station in India next week, marking a significant step in its formal entry into the Indian market, PTI reports.
Located in Mumbai, the station will feature four V4 Supercharging stalls offering fast DC charging at a peak speed of 250 kW, priced at ₹24/kWh, alongside four Destination (AC) chargers delivering 11 kW at ₹14/kWh, the company said in a statement on Friday.
“This will be the first of the eight Supercharging sites that were announced during the launch in Mumbai, with more planned across the country, to provide the optimal cross-country experience,” Tesla said.
The announcement follows the company’s official entry into India last month, which included the launch of the Model Y SUV starting at ₹59.89 lakh and the opening of its first experience centre at Maker Maxity in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai.
Highlighting the efficiency of its charging network, Tesla claimed the Model Y can gain up to 267 kilometres of range in just 15 minutes on its Superchargers — “enough for five return trips between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and Gateway of India”.
To support home charging, Tesla will also offer a complimentary wall connector installation with every new car purchase, the company added.
The opening of Tesla’s first charging station is expected to be a pivotal moment in India’s premium EV adoption story, offering customers the fast-charging convenience that Tesla owners have come to expect globally.
