Tesla Model 3 In Bangalore — Performance EV Imported Privately Ahead Of Tesla’s India Launch

A Tesla Model 3 has been delivered to a buyer in Bangalore. While most of the elite in India await the India launch of Tesla, a Tesla Model 3 decked in Red has been imported into the country.

Tesla Model 3 In Bangalore — Performance EV Imported Privately Ahead Of Tesla’s India Launch

Tesla announced its entry into the Indian market several months ago and registered itself in the country a few days after the start of this year. Post this, there have been numerous spy shots of the brand's entry-level model, the Tesla Model 3 being tested with camouflage.

Tesla Model 3 In Bangalore — Performance EV Imported Privately Ahead Of Tesla’s India Launch

That being said, Tesla is planning to officially launch the vehicle by the end of this year. Meanwhile, a family in Bengaluru has already taken delivery of a Tesla Model 3. The vehicle delivered is a Tesla Model 3 in its dual-motor setup finished in a lovely shade of Red.

Tesla Model 3 In Bangalore — Performance EV Imported Privately Ahead Of Tesla’s India Launch

The picture of this particular vehicle has already started doing rounds on various social media platforms. In the USA, the Tesla Model 3 range starts at $39,990, which is around Rs 29.76 lakh in today's exchange rates. However, because Tesla will be sold in India as a CBU, the prices are expected to jump up considerably.

Tesla Model 3 In Bangalore — Performance EV Imported Privately Ahead Of Tesla’s India Launch

We expect the Model 3 to be priced above Rs 70 lakh. It is said that the base model of the Tesla Model 3 can do 423 kilometres on a single charge, while a sprint from 0 to 100km/h takes just 6 seconds.

Tesla Model 3 In Bangalore — Performance EV Imported Privately Ahead Of Tesla’s India Launch

The top-end variant can do 586 kilometres on a single charge and the 0-100km/h dash takes just about 3 seconds.

Tesla Model 3 In Bangalore — Performance EV Imported Privately Ahead Of Tesla’s India Launch

Thoughts On Tesla Model 3 In Bangalore

If Tesla prices the Model 3 at around Rs 70 Lakh, a huge chunk of premium car buyers in Tier 1 cities and Tier 2 cities will be flocking to book their first luxury EV. Until then though, Bangaloreans can feast their eyes on this private import.

Source: Automobili Ardent

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Article Published On: Thursday, July 22, 2021, 17:23 [IST]
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