Tesla opens Hyderabad Experience Centre, launches ₹6 lakh down + ₹39,990/month Model Y lease in India

Tesla India is pairing its Hyderabad Experience Centre debut with an 'Ease of Ownership' lease plan for Model Y: ₹6 lakh down payment and roughly ₹39,990 monthly EMI, positioned against ₹15,000-20,000 in fuel savings. The structure lowers the entry bar for premium EV ownership and signals a multi-city retail push beyond Mumbai and Delhi.

— Source publishedFri, 19 Jun, 2026, 11:12 IST·First seen Fri, 19 Jun, 2026, 11:56 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Tesla India launches 'Ease of Ownership' lease program for Model Y with ₹6 lakh down payment and ~₹39,990 monthly EMI, alongside opening a new Experience Centre

Key facts

  • ₹6 lakh down payment
  • ₹39,990 monthly
  • ₹15,000-20,000 fuel savings

Why this matters

Tesla's lease-led India entry pressures Mercedes EQ, BMW i, and BYD to match financing innovation, and opens partnership whitespace for NBFCs, charging networks, and fleet operators tied to subscription EV ownership.