Tesla Inc.
was closer to making his official debut in India after receiving approval to make or import four models in the South Asian country.
Tesla has a Certified Vehicle Rahoolangi in India, posts on the website of the Ministry of Road Transportation and the highway shown.
“Tests ensure vehicles match the requirements of the Indian market in terms of emissions and safety and road feasibility,” according to the site.
Tesla Fan Club was previously tweeted about the development, said the car might be model 3 and the Y variant model.
Getting a footing on the Indian car market will not be easy considering EVS only for 1% of the sales of the country’s annual cars and Tesla cars are very expensive.
Charging infrastructure and lack of financing for companies that want to develop electric cars is another reason why India is behind in an electricity shift.
A high tax regime in the country is another road barrier.
Tesla Elon Musk executive officer last month tweeted that import duties in India are one of the highest in the world and the nation treats the same energy vehicle equal to gasoline, which is not consistent with its climate purpose.
Billionaire said a factory in India was “very possible” if carmakers based in California can test the waters by importing vehicles.
Tesla’s call for tax deductions on Import EVs has received mixed reception.
India Unit Volkswagen AG and Hyundai Motor India Ltd has supported Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
Temporary Steps.
has called for reviewing import tariffs along with lower domestic levies.
Tata Motors Ltd Head of Financial Officer Pb.
Balaji said that during the call of profit last month the government must continue with the existing EV subsidy plan, which places an emphasis on localization and affordability of the electric model.
The Indian government said it did not have a plan to cut import duties on electric vehicles.