The first Tesla for India has landed but the question is, has it been worth the wait? The Model Y is a logical choice being its best selling car and it is one of the best selling cars in the world. The new updated Model Y is on sale in India in its RWD avatar along with the LR variant which adds more power and range.

Musk has talked about India for years. This time, the groundwork is finally being laid. The next few months will show if this is the start of something lasting.

Tesla has made its long-awaited entry into India with the opening of its first showroom — nine years after CEO Elon Musk first teased the move in April 2016 and following years of delays and shifting timelines in one of the world’s largest automotive markets.

Tesla’s long-awaited India debut comes as the government considers lowering EV import duties in a U.S. trade deal.

Experts told CNBC that Tesla will compete in the premium segment of the market with the likes of BMW, rather than with local EVs like those from Tata Motors.

Tesla has launched its first showroom in Mumbai, India. This move comes after stalled import duty negotiations. The company faces competition from luxury carmakers and Chinese EV companies. Market testing is crucial for Tesla,

With its sales cratering in the West, the electric vehicle giant is making a high-stakes pivot to the world's third-largest auto market.

Tesla's lower Model Y is priced at ₹59.9 lakh ex-showroom, while the long-range rear-wheel drive variant is priced at ₹67.9 lakh. Tesla also promises a free home charger for early buyers and charging stations in Mumbai,