Watch: Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde rides Tesla outside Vidhan Sabha; calls it big deal for state | India News

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde rode a Tesla outside the Vidhan Bhavan on Tuesday, shortly after the electrical car large launched its first showroom in India.The deputy chief minister, who was in a white Tesla, was surrounded by reporters with cameras. Speaking to the media, after the journey, Shinde stated, “It is a big deal that Tesla has opened its showroom in Mumbai. Maharashtra has the highest foreign direct investment. The state has good infrastructure, and investors are willing to invest here because Maharashtra has become an industry-friendly state.” The Tesla showroom has been arrange at Maker Maxity Mall in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), a high-end enterprise district in Mumbai. The launch marks the corporate’s first bodily presence in India after years of talks, delays, and coverage discussions. For now, Tesla is getting into the Indian market via imported fashions with out committing to native manufacturing.Its Model Y in India, has costs beginning at Rs 60 lakh, in response to the corporate’s up to date value listing launched on Tuesday. Two variants are being supplied to Indian patrons: the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) priced at Rs 60 lakh, and the Model Y Long Range RWD priced at Rs 68 lakh.