Tesla To Enter India With Model Iii

[donganaaK]

Tesla To Enter India With Model III

 

December 19th, 2014 by Christopher DeMorro 

Originally posted on GAS2

Slowly but surely, Tesla Motors is going global, having launched the Model S in both Chinaand Australia this year alone. Speculation had suggested India might be next for Tesla, but it won’t be the Model S that launches in the land of curry and sacred cows, but rather the upcoming Model III, which one Tesla exec priced between $30,000 and $40,000 when it launches.

Jay Vijayan, chief information officer at Tesla Motors, told the Economic Times India that Tesla’s “target price for Model 3 is in the range of $30,000 to $40,000.” Because of India’s crazy-high import duty tax though, to import the Model S would more than double the price, as the electric luxury car is subject to a 125% import duty tax. While many European countries have similarly high taxes or luxury vehicles, these countries often make an exception for electric cars, though India is currently an exception to the rule.

Vijayan’s comments about the price also indicate that Tesla is still trying to keep its promise of a $35,000 electric car, but it seems like maybe they’re not quite there yet. Elon Musk’s confidence notwithstanding, there’s plenty of analysts who say any electric car with 200+ miles of driving range is simply going to be more expensive than Tesla’s predictions. Unless Indian politicians change their import duties though, the first Tesla might not arrive until the Model III is ready to go.

India also presents its own set of problems for Tesla, including an unreliable electrical infrastructure, a small fraction of the charging stations needed, and a population that by and large can’t even afford the world’s cheapest car. Electric car sales can only be described as laughably small, making it apparent that India is hardly ready for a conversion to electric vehicles.

But there’s also a ton of potential for growth too, as India is becoming a growing economic power house that absolutely must embrace sustainable energy if it wants to survive the coming century. And these days there are few signs you’ve truly “made it” as a brand new Tesla in your garage.

 

[abhigadu]

Lol!!! I don't see this working out in any sooner .. I mean people use cheyadam .. Metros lo kooda kastamae anukunta

[donganaaK]

Lol!!! I don't see this working out in any sooner .. I mean people use cheyadam .. Metros lo kooda kastamae anukunta

 

yeah its hard man .... but u never know , maybe this could revolutionize the entire market ..

[abhigadu]

yeah its hard man .... but u never know , maybe this could revolutionize the entire market ..

Kaani kakruthi wise ga consider chesthae cheppalem bro .. Manollu petrol usagetho compare chesi gas cheap ani pichekisthaaru .. Mari goram literally I saw people using Cooking Gas cylinders and travelling with kids :( :'( .. Ippudu electricity inka anthae direct transformers dagara wirelu esesthaaru anukunta :P .. In person I prefer petrol/diesel as of now .. Safety wise ga choosthae kooda

[VenkatD]

yeah its hard man .... but u never know , maybe this could revolutionize the entire market ..

Okadu start cheste .. Vanni chusi 4 try chestaru Edo okati click itadi ...

But US lo be inka full fledged gaaa release kale how can he survive in indian auto market ??


Edo marketing stunt O rumor anukunta bro

[donganaaK]

Kaani kakruthi wise ga consider chesthae cheppalem bro .. Manollu petrol usagetho compare chesi gas cheap ani pichekisthaaru .. Mari goram literally I saw people using Cooking Gas cylinders and travelling with kids :( :'( .. Ippudu electricity inka anthae direct transformers dagara wirelu esesthaaru anukunta :P .. In person I prefer petrol/diesel as of now .. Safety wise ga choosthae kooda

 

haha yeah ...ah CNG famous aina time lo chaala incidents jarigetivi .... electricity charging ante alaa ekkada padithe akkada pettaleru le ... they need docking stations to keep the car in charge .... alaa istam vachinattu lines laagi kaavalsinappudu daaniki connect cheskovatam antey chaala kastam ...  

but there's a problem with electric cars in india .... import duty is at 200% + ... ante US lo 50k unna car India almost 1crore avthadi ... antey u will be buying a car thats almost the size of a bmw 3 series for almost 1crore .... it will be highly over valued at that price .

[abhigadu]

haha yeah ...ah CNG famous aina time lo chaala incidents jarigetivi .... electricity charging ante alaa ekkada padithe akkada pettaleru le ... they need docking stations to keep the car in charge .... alaa istam vachinattu lines laagi kaavalsinappudu daaniki connect cheskovatam antey chaala kastam ...
but there's a problem with electric cars in india .... import duty is at 200% + ... ante US lo 50k unna car India almost 1crore avthadi ... antey u will be buying a car thats almost the size of a bmw 3 series for almost 1crore .... it will be highly over valued at that price .

Hmm andikae I don't see any thing sooner .. I would appreciate if they make anything more useful with solarpower ., instead just blue prints

[donganaaK]

Okadu start cheste .. Vanni chusi 4 try chestaru Edo okati click itadi ...

But US lo be inka full fledged gaaa release kale how can he survive in indian auto market ??


Edo marketing stunt O rumor anukunta bro

 

i dont think its a rumor ,.... tesla has been planning this since a long time ... already ah name ki trademarks kuda apply chesaru india lo almost a year ago ... 

 

US lo full fledged ga release avvakapovataaniki reason different , thats because they are facing legal issues from car dealers in every state .... India lo ah problem ledu ... the only problem is 200% tax on electric vehicles in india

[VenkatD]

200% tax aaaa ??? Why that much

[donganaaK]

200% tax aaaa ??? Why that much

 

for no apparent reason ... its an age old tax policy that hasn't been changed for decades

[VenkatD]

for no apparent reason ... its an age old tax policy that hasn't been changed for decades

OK thanks for info


Sarle gopro emayyidhi ?? Emanna extra charge chesada ??
Malli alanti deal kanipiste let me know

[donganaaK]

OK thanks for info


Sarle gopro emayyidhi ?? Emanna extra charge chesada ??
Malli alanti deal kanipiste let me know

 

india vachindi already , friend intiki velli techukovali , that guy went to tirupathi as soon as he came here , so couldnt get it soon .... na CC lo aithe inka em charge cheyaledu .... yeah malli deal kanipisthe cheptha 

[dappusubhani]

so BUDDY .. going forward.. nee go pro videos You tube lo sustama!!!

 

nuvve ikkada share sestava.. :P

[BillMarkSteve]

Indian roads ki Tesla....so pity ....:)

 

[donganaaK]

so BUDDY .. going forward.. nee go pro videos You tube lo sustama!!!

 

nuvve ikkada share sestava.. :P

 

okappudu ma videos konni undetivi youtube lo i deleted everything now and i'm very private now ... even FB kuda fully locked :) ...