Tesla opens Chennai experience centre and collision repair facility

Tesla has opened its first Chennai experience centre at Express Avenue Mall and a collision repair facility in Poonamallee, extending its direct retail, service and charging footprint in South India.

— Source publishedFri, 25 Sept, 2026, 18:25 IST·First seen Fri, 25 Sept, 2026, 18:41 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Tesla opened its first Chennai experience centre at Express Avenue Mall and a collision repair facility in Poonamallee, expanding its India direct-retail,

Key facts

  • Tesla's sixth India experience centre
  • Third Tesla facility in southern India
  • 2026 Model Y Premium RWD: Rs 50.89 lakh
  • Model Y L AWD: Rs 61.99 lakh
  • Rs 6 lakh down payment

What changed

Tesla opened its first Chennai experience centre at Express Avenue Mall and a collision repair facility in Poonamallee, expanding its India direct-retail, service and charging footprint. The Chennai outlet is Tesla's sixth in India and third in southern India.

Why this matters

Tesla’s Chennai experience centre and collision repair facility deepen its South India retail-service network, raising the competitive bar for premium EV customer access and aftersales coverage.

What to watch

  • Additional Tesla charging-station openings in Chennai, Tamil Nadu or the Chennai-Bengaluru corridor.
  • Evidence of expanded repair bays, parts warehousing, delivery operations or technician hiring at Poonamallee.
  • New India model launches, pricing changes, financing offers or domestic-manufacturing announcements.
  • Tesla registrations and delivery lead times in Tamil Nadu versus Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi NCR.
  • Tie-ups with insurers, leasing companies, residential developers or commercial fleet operators.