Tesla Launches First Charging Station in India, Plans Expansion Across Mumbai

Mumbai, August 4— Global electric vehicle giant Tesla has taken its next major step in the Indian market by launching its first official charging facility in Mumbai. Located at One BKC in the Bandra-Kurla Complex, the station features four V4 Supercharging stalls for fast DC charging and four destination AC charging stalls.

This move comes just weeks after Tesla’s long-anticipated entry into India with its first Experience Centre at Lower Parel. The Experience Centre, opened on July 15, marked the debut of Tesla’s Model Y SUV in India, priced from ₹59.89 lakh.

Tesla’s charging station at BKC offers its latest V4 Superchargers, delivering peak speeds of 250 kW. These chargers are available to customers at a rate of ₹24 per kilowatt-hour. The destination AC chargers, capable of 11 kW output, are priced at ₹14 per kilowatt-hour. The dual-option setup is aimed at addressing both quick charging needs and longer, relaxed charging sessions.

The company has announced plans to expand the charging network rapidly. By the end of the September quarter, Tesla intends to open three additional facilities in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region one each in Lower Parel, Thane, and Navi Mumbai. The expansion will help address range anxiety and offer a seamless driving experience for new Tesla owners.

Tesla’s entry into India has been years in the making. CEO Elon Musk had previously expressed interest in the Indian market but cited the country’s high import duties as a barrier. With a change in approach, Tesla has now begun importing the Model Y as a completely built unit (CBU) from its Shanghai plant.

The Model Y, a mid-sized electric SUV, will be offered in two variants in India the standard rear-wheel-drive model priced at ₹59.89 lakh and a long-range variant at ₹67.89 lakh. Deliveries are expected to begin in the third and fourth quarters of 2025, respectively.

With the opening of its first charging hub and retail centre, Tesla’s India journey has officially begun. The early response and infrastructure roll-out suggest that the company is here to make a lasting mark.