India’s ambitious attempt to go all-electric has caught Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s attention who tweeted: “India commits to sell only electric cars by 2030. It is already the largest market for solar power.”
Tesla, which was expected to begin initial operations in India this year and has received some bookings from Indian buyers for its popular Model 3, has not yet confirmed plans to do so. However, Musk’s tweet of June 1 has received a response from Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra Group, which is the country’s sole electric vehicle manufacturer. Anand Mahindra has not only invited Musk to make in India but also has raised the stake for EVs in the country with his tongue-in-cheek comment: “The more the merrier”.
With the Twitter platform abuzz with CEO posts from Mahindra to Musk, and the Indian government all too eager to drive e-mobility in the country, the EV space is set to turn more exciting in the days to come.
Dipan Sur
Viraaj Bhatnagar
Glenn Noronha
Dhruv Dhaka
