Tesla and the Indian Automobile Market

1. Will Tesla Enter the
Indian Market?

2. OVERVIEW ABOUT TESLA
• Tesla, Inc. is an American multinational corporation focusing on electric
vehicles, clean energy, and artificial intelligence. Tesla offers top-notch
performance, range, and minimalist design with their EV vehicles.
• Tesla develops Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology for its EVs,
aiming for autonomous driving capabilities.
• Tesla's mission is to "accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy." This
encompasses not only EVs but also solar energy and energy storage solutions.

3. TESLA’S PREVIOUS PLANS FOR ENTERING
INDIAN MARKET
2021
2022
2022
Government reluctant to ease on import taxes
Tesla tried to enter by pushing officials to
lower the import tax for EVs
Government conveyed that Tesla would have to
manufacture locally

4. TESLA’S CURRENT PLAN TO ENTER INDIA
Tesla have engaged in discussions with the Indian
government to establish car and battery manufacturing
facilities
Govt. could introduce new category in the import policy
Govt. could introduce new category in the import policy
to provide lower taxes for clean energy-driven vehicles
Ministries and government departments have been
instructed to resolve any differences with Tesla

5. 01 Growing EV
market
OPPORTUNITIES
02
Government
Support
03
Brand
Recognition
04
Tech Savvy
Consumers

6. CHALLENGES
PRICING IMPORT DUTIES
CHARGING
INFRASTRUCTURE COMPETITION

7. NEWS
Source: Bloomberg

8. NEWS
Source: Mint

9. HOW WILL TESLA IMPACT LOCAL CAR MAKERS
IN INDIA?
Tesla Model 2
Tesla Model 3
1)Increased Competition
2)Shifting Consumer Preferences
3)Price Pressure

10. HOW WILL TESLA IMPACT LOCAL CAR MAKERS
IN INDIA?
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model S
Tesla Model X
4) Focus on Niche Segments
5) Infrastructure Boost
6) Innovation and Collaboration

11. SHOULD TESLA ENTER INTO INDIAN MARKETS?
Our
Opinion