Tesla opens first Chennai Experience Centre at Express Avenue Mall

Tesla has opened its first Chennai Experience Centre at Express Avenue Mall and added a Tesla-approved collision centre in Poonamallee, extending test-drive, delivery, repair and service access across Tamil Nadu.

— FiledSat, 26 Sept, 2026, 00:01 IST·First seen Sat, 26 Sept, 2026, 00:00 IST·Source Times of India · Business

What happened

Tesla India opened its first Chennai Experience Centre at Express Avenue Mall and a Tesla-approved collision centre in Poonamallee, expanding Tamil Nadu sales,

Key facts

  • First Experience Centre in Chennai
  • Sep 25, 2026
  • Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive: Rs 50.89 lakh
  • Model Y L All-Wheel Drive: Rs 61.99 lakh

What changed

Tesla India opened its first Chennai Experience Centre at Express Avenue Mall and a Tesla-approved collision centre in Poonamallee, expanding Tamil Nadu sales, test-drive, delivery, repair and service coverage.

Why this matters

Tesla’s Chennai Experience Centre and Poonamallee collision facility strengthen its Tamil Nadu customer journey by pairing mall-based demand generation with local delivery, repair and service support.

What to watch

  • Tesla registration volumes in Chennai and Tamil Nadu over the next two quarters.
  • Test-drive wait times, delivery lead times and the number of vehicles routed through the Poonamallee collision centre.
  • Announcements of Tesla Superchargers or third-party fast-charging partnerships in Tamil Nadu.
  • New Tesla service, delivery or retail locations in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Coimbatore or Mumbai.
  • Changes to Indian EV import duties, homologation rules or Tesla local-manufacturing commitments.