Maharashtra Will Be India's Top EV Manufacturing State, says CM Fadnaviz

Tesla marked its formal entry in India with its first centre of the company called Tesla Experience Centre in Mumbai. The relocation is part of the strategic plan by the state to be the manufacturing capital of EVs in India as said by the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during the launch. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, Principal Secretary and CEO Kaustubh Dhavse, along with senior Tesla executives, were present at the inauguration event.

CM Fadnavis said this was momentous for Maharashtra and Mumbai, as "the world’s smartest car" arrives in India, and officially starts here under Union government support. “The Mumbai centre is not just an Experience Centre but also a delivery location, logistics and service unit. Bookings for Tesla cars have also begun here,” he remarked.

Tesla’s global bestseller, the Model Y, was launched in India. According to the CM, it charges in about 15 minutes, covers up to 600 km on a single charge, produces zero emissions, and is globally acclaimed for its safety features.

The state’s EV Policy 2025 backs this vision with incentives of up to ₹2 lakh for commercial EVs and ₹20 lakh for electric buses. EVs registered in Maharashtra are exempt from road tax, registration fees, and tolls on major expressways.

CM Fadnavis added, “Maharashtra will lead India’s EV industry in the near future. After Mumbai, services will expand to two more Indian cities, and in Mumbai alone four large charging hubs and 32 charging stations are being set up.”

With Tesla’s entry and robust infrastructure plans, Maharashtra is driving India’s shift toward sustainable mobility.