Tesla is set to expand its service, body shop and charging network in India as it looks to grow beyond its initial footprint. The company plans to add new facilities in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Ahmedabad.
“We are going to expand our service and body shop network and presence in the cities of Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Ahmedabad in the coming quarter,” said Sharad Agarwal, Tesla’s country head for India. This comes alongside the recent launch of the Model Y L, which becomes the third variant in Tesla’s India line-up. It is a six-seater, long-wheelbase version of the Model Y and has a claimed WLTP range of up to 681km.
- Service expansion planned across four new cities
- Charging network to link major cities via highway corridors
- Deliveries underway across 21 states
Service and network expansion
Tesla currently operates three experience centres in Mumbai, Delhi and Gurugram, along with service centres and delivery hubs in Delhi-NCR and a recently added facility in Pune.
The company says its approach to service differs from traditional automakers, as it can resolve several issues remotely through software-led diagnostics and updates. “You don’t need to come to the Tesla service centre to fix your car. We can fix the majority of things remotely,” Agarwal said.
This expansion is aimed at supporting a broader customer base as deliveries scale up across more states. “We want to extend this peace of mind to the larger set of customers in these states,” added Agarwal.
Charging network to expand across cities and highways
Tesla has so far set up five Supercharger stations in India, including a recently opened site at Navi Mumbai – its first charging facility inside a shopping mall in the country. Tesla’s website lists the Navi Mumbai location with four Superchargers offering up to 250kW charging.
The next phase will focus on connecting major cities such as Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai through Supercharger and charging corridors. “You will see the supercharger infrastructure on key highways,” Agarwal said, adding that destination charging points will also be expanded within cities.
Home charging is another key focus, with Tesla stating it can currently install charging infrastructure across 28 states and has the capability to support customers nationwide.
Direct-to-consumer model and deliveries
Tesla follows a direct-to-consumer model in India, without a conventional dealership network. Customers can order vehicles online, with deliveries handled by the company. “We are not following a traditional automotive retail where we go and put physical infrastructure everywhere,” Agarwal said. “We are a direct-to-consumer brand, which means that you can sit anywhere in the country or anywhere in the world and order your car, and we can deliver to your doorstep in India.”
The company began deliveries in India in September 2025 and has since delivered vehicles across 21 states. However, Tesla’s India volumes remain limited, as its models are currently fully imported and attract high duties.
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