Why Tesla Can’t Crack India’s EV Market | Vantage on Firstpost | N18G

September 16, 2025, 5:07 PM ISTVantage by Palki Sharma

Tesla’s much-hyped India entry has hit a speed bump. Since opening bookings in July, the EV giant has secured just over 600 orders — a modest number for a brand that sells the same globally every four hours. With prices starting at ₹60 lakh ($68,000), Tesla sits in a luxury niche far above India’s average EV spend. Add import tariffs of up to 110%, stalled trade talks, and limited charging infrastructure, and the road ahead looks tough. Can Tesla crack India’s price-sensitive market? Or will Elon Musk’s brand power fail to spark an EV revolution here?

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