Tesla Sales: Slow pace of Tesla in India! Know why electric vehicle sales are not increasing

Tesla Sales: America’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has made its entry in India, but the company still seems to be struggling in terms of sales. Tesla sold only 342 electric cars in India in FY 2026, which is extremely low according to data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).

dominance of domestic companies
India’s EV market is currently dominated by domestic companies. Tata Motors has sold 78,811 units, MG Motor has sold 53,089 units and Mahindra & Mahindra has sold 42,721 units of EV. Compared to these figures, Tesla appears to be far behind.

EV market booming, but share low
The demand for electric cars is increasing rapidly in India. A total of 1,99,923 electric passenger vehicles were sold in FY2026, which is 83.63% more than last year. However, the share of EV in the total car market is still only 4.25%, which clearly shows that this segment is still in its nascent stage.

Price of Tesla Model Y
Tesla is currently selling its Tesla Model Y in India, which is available in two variants:
Standard RWD: ₹59.89 lakh
Long Range RWD: ₹67.89 lakh

High price is considered to be a major reason for Tesla’s low sales, because Indian customers are still giving more priority to affordable EV options.

Network and Infrastructure
Tesla has gradually started expanding its network in India. The company’s showrooms are present in Gurugram, Mumbai and New Delhi. Apart from this, 5 charging stations have been built across the country, which include 20 superchargers and 14 other chargers.

The EV market in India is growing rapidly, but the challenge for Tesla is tough. The company still has a long way to go given its high prices and limited network.