Tesla has begun laying the groundwork for what could become one of India’s most ambitious electric mobility ecosystems. The American EV major, which formally entered the Indian market earlier this year, is now planning a nationwide charging network spanning homes, commercial hubs, hotels, and dedicated supercharger corridors across major cities.

According to Sharad Agarwal, Tesla India’s General Manager, the company’s vision goes far beyond selling vehicles. “Our future roadmap will be to have a charging infrastructure one to two hours away from all major cities,” he said. “We always build our ecosystem around the lifestyle of our customers where they live, where they work, and where they travel.”

Tesla has already installed 14 charging stations, 16 superchargers, and 10 destination chargers across its early locations, and more installations are underway. The rollout is meant to accelerate the adoption of EVs in India a market with rising pollution challenges but a rapidly growing appetite for electric mobility.

Agarwal stressed the importance of improving air quality in cities like Delhi and Mumbai, which regularly suffer hazardous pollution levels. He noted that Tesla’s global fleet of 8 million EVs has already helped eliminate 32 million tonnes of carbon emissions. A comparable reduction in India, he added, could significantly ease health issues and environmental strain.

Tesla’s entry came with the launch of its Model Y variants, priced between ₹59.8 lakh and ₹67.89 lakh and imported initially from Shanghai. The cars attract around 30% higher duties compared to the US market, making them considerably more expensive yet interest has been strong. India is Tesla’s 50th global market.

The company opened its first experience centre in Mumbai in July, followed by another centre in Delhi Aerocity in August. However, Tesla’s strategy in India is still measured, partly due to import duty constraints and limited service infrastructure. While the company hopes to eventually localise manufacturing, it is currently prioritising sales of imported models alongside the development of reliable charging networks.

Globally, Tesla remains on a growth trajectory. The company recorded shipments of 497,000 vehicles in the September quarter of 2025, delivering a robust 12% revenue increase to $28.1 billion. The company believes India—given its population, urban mobility patterns, and environmental needs has the potential to become one of its key future markets.

Agarwal described India’s EV opportunity as “crucial to the world’s transition toward sustainability,” emphasising that Tesla’s efforts include not just technology but also transforming how customers interact with EV products. “It’s not only looking at the product but also the way we sell, service, and deliver the ownership experience,” he said.

As Tesla accelerates its charging roadmap and urban presence, all eyes will be on how quickly the company can navigate regulatory hurdles, establish local partnerships, and compete in an increasingly crowded Indian EV space. Yet one thing is clear: the company is betting big on India becoming an essential part of its global electric future.