Tesla Model Y Sales Dip in India: Demand Cools Post-Launch Buzz

Tesla’s initial sales surge in India appears to be stabilizing, with the electric vehicle maker selling 40 units of its Model Y SUV in October 2025. This figure represents a notable decrease of 37.5% compared to September 2025 sales. Despite a grand entry into the Indian market in July, marked by showrooms in Mumbai and Delhi, Tesla’s sales momentum has tapered off. This slowdown occurs even as the broader Indian EV market experiences significant growth, with a 17.78% month-on-month increase from September to October, reaching 18,055 units. Tesla’s cumulative sales now stand at 104 units. The Model Y is currently imported as a Completely Built Unit (CBU), which incurs substantial import duties, leading to premium pricing in India, starting at Rs 59.89 lakh for the RWD Standard variant and Rs 67.89 lakh for the Long Range RWD. These prices place the Model Y in direct competition with established luxury EV players like Mercedes-Benz and BMW.