--- title: "Elon Musk's Tesla Receives 600 Orders In India, Falling Short Of Expectations: Report" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/255570240.md" description: "Tesla Inc. has received over 600 car orders in India since its mid-July launch, falling short of its target of 2,500. The company plans to ship 350 to 500 cars this year, with initial deliveries focusing on major cities. The Model Y is priced around $70,000, and Tesla is advocating for reduced import duties. Despite improvements in India's road infrastructure, challenges like limited EV chargers remain. Tesla faces competition from local players like BYD, which has sold over 3,000 units in the market." datetime: "2025-09-02T08:24:16.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/255570240.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/255570240.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/255570240.md) --- > Supported Languages: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/255570240.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/255570240.md) # Elon Musk's Tesla Receives 600 Orders In India, Falling Short Of Expectations: Report **Tesla Inc.** TSLA has secured just over 600 car orders since its mid-July sales launch in India, not meeting its own projections. ## **Tesla To Ship Around 500 Cars This Year** The **Elon Musk**\-led company now plans to ship 350 to 500 cars to India this year, dashing the company’s hopes of utilising its quota of 2,500 cars, according to a report by Reuters, via Bloomberg News. The initial batch of cars will arrive from Shanghai in early September. Deliveries will initially focus on Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, and Gurugram, according to the report. The shipment size depends on full payments received and the company’s delivery capabilities outside these cities. ## **Model Y Priced Around $70,000** In July, Tesla introduced its Model Y in India, priced at approximately $70,000. The automaker has been advocating for reduced import duties in India. Despite global factory overcapacity and declining sales, Tesla is pursuing a strategy of selling imported vehicles in India, targeting a niche market where EVs represent just 4% of total sales. India’s road infrastructure has improved, but challenges remain, including limited EV chargers, stray animals, and potholes, even in urban areas, the report adds. Tesla’s entry into the Indian market marks a significant milestone for the company, as it seeks to expand its global footprint. The launch of the Model Y in India was accompanied by the opening of its first showroom in Mumbai. ## **Tesla’s Presence In India, Competition From BYD** This move was part of Musk’s broader strategy to establish a presence in India, further bolstered by Starlink’s regulatory approval to operate in the country. However, Tesla faces stiff competition from local and international players. Notably, **BYD Co. Ltd.** BYDDY BYDDF has made significant strides in the Indian market, achieving a sales milestone of over 3,000 units by early August. - **Elon Musk Says Tesla’s ‘Master Plan Part Deux’ Done Next Year, Promises Simpler, Concise Part 4** **_Disclaimer:_** _This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors._ _Photo courtesy: VTT Studio / Shutterstock.com_ ### Related Stocks - [Tesla, Inc. (TSLA.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLA.US.md) - [GraniteShares 2x Short TSLA Daily ETF (TSDD.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSDD.US.md) - [Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X Shares (TSLL.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLL.US.md) - [Tradr 2X Short TSLA Daily ETF (TSLQ.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLQ.US.md) - [XI2CSOPTSLA-U (09366.HK)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/09366.HK.md) - [XL2CSOPTSLA (07766.HK)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/07766.HK.md) - [XI2CSOPTSLA (07366.HK)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/07366.HK.md) - [GraniteShares 2x Long TSLA Daily ETF (TSLR.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLR.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Musk admits xAI ‘not built right’ — weeks after Tesla invested $2 billion](https://longbridge.com/en/news/279067186.md) - [XAI in Internal Crisis: Elon Musk Suggests a Complete Rebuild](https://longbridge.com/en/news/279083476.md) - [Tesla delivery slide may stretch to third year, some fear, as cash burn looms](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278754721.md) - [Tesla Turns To Facebook, YouTube For Advertising: Good News For Investors Or Worrying Sign?](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278615500.md) - [Tesla Shanghai Factory February Deliveries Nearly Double Year-on-Year. Can Demand Resilience Help It Regain Electric Vehicle Dominance?](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278719041.md)