Mumbai, July 15 (Reporter) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today inaugurated the Tesla Experience Center at the Bandra-Kurla Complex here "I welcome Tesla to Mumbai. Tesla has come to the right city and the right state of Maharashtra. It is a matter of happiness for us that Tesla is launching its first showroom in India in Mumbai. It is setting up a logistics and servicing system here. Four big charging stations are also being built by Tesla here. I am happy that Tesla chose Maharashtra because this state has become a leader in electric mobility. Tesla is launching its Y model in India," Fadnavis said at the launch event. "India and especially Maharashtra now have a big and strong market for electric mobility. We are now also becoming a manufacturing hub for electric mobility. But I think Tesla will change the entire market. Tesla is not just a car company but also makes new designs. This is why Tesla is liked globally. Tesla should consider us as partners in their journey," Fadnavis said. Located in the heart of Mumbai at the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), the 4,000-square-foot flagship Tesla showroom called the Tesla Experience Center, marks the beginning of the American electric vehicle giant's long-awaited entry into the Indian market. The Tesla Experience Center is expected to be followed by more outlets in major metros, including New Delhi. The rent for the showroom in Mumbai, is Rs 35 lakh per month. The storefront has been fully branded prominently with the Tesla logo and a partially covered white Tesla vehicle inside the showroom. The showroom will serve as the American electric vehicle maker's first physical presence in India. While billionaire Elon Musk's company has not yet confirmed plans for a manufacturing plant or an assembly facility in India, the showroom launch is being seen as a strategic move to gauge consumer interest and market potential. The showroom is currently showcasing the Model Y, Tesla's all-electric SUV. Six Model Y Tesla SUVs were imported from Shanghai to Mumbai for the opening on Tuesday, according to a showroom official. The Tesla Model Y is available in India, in two variants, namely Rear-Wheel Drive at Rs 59.89 lakh (ex-showroom price) and Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive priced at Rs 67.89 lakh (ex-showroom price). Bookings for the Model Y are now open, and deliveries are scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2025, according to a showroom official. The Tesla Model Y comes in a standard Stealth Grey colour, while other options like Pearl White Multi-Coat, Diamond Black, Glacier Blue, Quick Silver and Ultra Red are available at an extra cost of up to Rs 1.85 lakh, depending on the colour chosen by customers, a showroom official said. The dashboard is simple and flat, with a soft-touch finish and a single horizontal line of ambient lighting running across its width. There are no physical buttons or dials since everything is controlled through the large 15.4-inch touchscreen in the centre. It features a three-spoke steering wheel with mounted controls. The centre console is wide and neatly designed, with covered storage compartments and a wireless charging pad. The vehicle's rear seats are also reclinable and passengers sitting behind can make use of a separate 8-inch touchscreen for entertainment as well as rear air conditioning vents. The vehicle is equipped with a 9-speaker sound system, ambient lighting, an air purifier, a wireless phone charger, connected car tech and even a powered bonnet, according to a showroom official...////...