18-07-2025
Tesla in India: Too Late, Too Expensive, or Just in Time? Connecting Rod
India Today Podcasts Desk
UPDATED: Jul 17, 2025 20:41 IST
Tesla has finally entered India! But is it too little, too late? In this episode of Connecting Rod, automotive journalists Rahul Ghosh and Dipayan Dutta dive deep into Tesla's strategy for India, the ₹60 lakh Model Y, and whether Indian EVs like the Tata Curvv, Mahindra XUV.e8, and Hyundai IONIQ 5 already have a head start.
They explore the EV landscape, pricing challenges, and whether Tesla can match local expectations in a market that's both price-sensitive and performance-hungry. Tune in for a no-holds-barred take on Elon Musk's India plans, indigenous innovation, and what this means for the future of mobility.
Produced by Garvit Srivastava
Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
