New Delhi, Sep 2
US auto giant Tesla's entry into the Indian market fell short of expectations, as the company received just over 600 orders since opening bookings in mid-July.
This figure is significantly lower compared to Tesla's global sales where it delivers the same number of vehicles every four hours, according to multiple reports.
Electric vehicles make up only over 5 per cent of total car sales in India. Within the high-end bracket, just 2,800 EVs priced between Rs 45 lakh and Rs 70 lakh were sold in the first half of 2025.
Tesla is now competing in a narrow slice of market, where Chinese competitor BYD has performed better. BYD sold over 1,200 units of its Sealion 7 SUV in the first half of this year despite facing tariff barriers. The ex-showroom price of the Sealion 7 starts at Rs 49 lakh, providing it a competitive advantage over its rival.