Tesla's inaugural charging station in India set for August 4 launch
Tesla Expands Supercharger Network in India, Prioritizing Major Cities
Tesla has announced plans to expand its Supercharger network across India, with a focus on major cities such as Mumbai and Delhi. The American electric vehicle manufacturer has already opened its first Supercharging station in Mumbai, located at the Bandra Kurla Complex, and has plans to establish 16 Superchargers at four locations in the city by the end of the third quarter of 2025 [1].
The new Supercharging stations in Mumbai will include locations in Thane, Lower Parel, and Navi Mumbai, in addition to the existing site at Bandra Kurla Complex. In Delhi, Tesla is planning four charging locations, including sites in Aerocity, Saket, Golf Course Road, and Noida. Although a specific timeline for their completion was not provided, it is clear that Tesla is committed to expanding its charging infrastructure in India significantly in the coming months.
The Tesla Model Y, the company's first offering in India, is equipped to make the most of this expanded Supercharger network. Each Tesla supercharging stall will have a peak charging speed of 250 kW, while destination chargers will provide charging at 11 kW. The Model Y's battery is automatically preconditioned before arriving at a supercharging station, ensuring faster charging times.
The Model Y can add up to 267 km of range in just 15 minutes with Tesla Superchargers. The charging speed, however, varies depending on factors like the battery's state of charge and temperature. The cost for Tesla supercharging will start at ₹24 per kW, while destination chargers will cost ₹14 per kW. The payment process for the Tesla charging station will be available on the Tesla app on your smartphone.
Tesla Model Y deliveries in India are scheduled to start from September, and the price of the Model Y in India is ₹ 59.89 Lakhs. The Model Y is available in India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) and comes with a CCS2 charging port, making it compatible with other fast charging stations.
It's worth noting that the MG M9 EV, another electric vehicle option in India, has a range of 548 km and a price of ₹ 69.90 Lakhs.
Tesla is also accepting bookings for the Model Y from pan-India. The brand will prioritize deliveries for Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Gurugram first, followed by other parts of the country.
With the expansion of the Supercharger network, Tesla owners in India will have a more convenient and efficient charging experience. The Supercharging network has an uptime of 99.95 per cent, promising a working charger every time. The Model Y's built-in navigation system will guide you to the nearest supercharging station, making it even easier to take advantage of this new infrastructure.
[1] Source: Tesla India website and press releases.
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In response to Tesla's expansion of its Supercharger network in India, it is anticipated that the technology and automotive industries will experience increased growth through improved transportation and finance infrastructure. Additionally, with the launch of the Tesla Model Y in India, other automotive manufacturers may follow suit, escalating competition in the finance, transportation, and technology sectors.
