Tesla to Open First Supercharging Station in Mumbai
The Superchargers will support a peak charging capacity of up to 250 kW, with tariffs starting at ₹24 per kWh.
Elon Musk-led Tesla on Friday announced the launch of its first Supercharging station in India next week, beginning with Mumbai.
The upcoming Tesla Charging Station in Mumbai will be the country’s first and will feature four V4 Supercharging Stalls (DC fast chargers) along with four Destination Charging Stalls (AC chargers).
As per Tesla, the Superchargers will deliver a peak charging speed of up to 250 kW, with rates beginning at ₹24 per kWh. The Destination Chargers will supply up to 11 kW of power at ₹14 per kWh.
“This marks the first of the eight Supercharging stations that were announced at the Mumbai launch, with additional stations planned across the nation to enhance cross-country travel,” Tesla said in a statement. The company added that more installations are in the pipeline throughout India to boost electric vehicle convenience and long-distance connectivity.
Tesla inaugurated its first showroom in India on July 15 at the Maker Maxity Commercial Complex in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). The launch also marked the official introduction of the Model Y in the Indian automobile market.
The Model Y, a mid-size electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), is Tesla’s debut offering in India. It is priced from ₹59.89 lakh for the rear-wheel drive variant, while the long-range model costs ₹67.89 lakh.
Tesla states that the Model Y can recharge up to 267 km of range in just 15 minutes via the new Superchargers—enough, it claims, for five round trips between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and the Gateway of India in Mumbai.
In addition, Tesla will provide a complimentary wall connector with every new vehicle purchase, which customers can install at their residences for hassle-free home charging.
Tesla had earlier suspended its plans to enter the Indian market in 2022 but revived its efforts last year by scouting for retail space in major metros. Its India launch comes at a time when the company is grappling with declining global sales and increasing competition in the electric vehicle segment.
