Tesla India Launches First Authorised Service Centre and Body Shop in Pune, Begins Model Y Test Drive
Tesla India has officially launched its first authorized body shop and service facility in Pune, Maharashtra, while simultaneously rolling out local test drive operations for its Model Y electric SUV line-up.
Tesla India has officially launched its first authorized body shop and service facility in Pune, Maharashtra, while simultaneously rolling out local test drive operations for its Model Y electric SUV line-up. The news marks a significant milestone in the electric vehicle maker’s efforts to strengthen its after-sales infrastructure and customer touchpoints in the Indian market.
The newly established facility is equipped to handle comprehensive collision repairs, structural bodywork, and routine maintenance using genuine Tesla replacement parts. Staffed by trained technicians, the service center integrates software-aware diagnostics to preserve vehicle performance and safety standards. The dedicated body shop aims to significantly reduce service turnaround times for existing and new Tesla owners across Maharashtra. Tesla 1st Year Sale in India: Elon Musk’s Company Records 486 Vehicle Registrations Since Its Launch.
Alongside the service center opening, Tesla has initiated test drives in Pune for two distinct variants of the Model Y. Customers can now experience the 2026 Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD), a five-seater offering up to 2,138 liters of storage capacity, a 0–100 km/h acceleration time of 5.9 seconds, and a WLTP-rated range of up to 500 km per charge. The Model Y Premium RWD is priced starting at ₹50,89,000, with financing options available.
Tesla is also offering test drives for the all-wheel-drive Model Y L, a larger three-row, six-seat configuration designed for families. Priced at ₹61,99,000, the Model Y L features up to 2,539 liters of cargo capacity, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds, and delivers an estimated WLTP range of up to 681 km. Tesla's India Dream Stalls: EV Giant Fails to Sell Even 500 Cars in First Year.
The launch in Pune reflects Tesla’s ongoing strategy to build out a reliable service ecosystem and direct consumer experience in key urban hubs as electric vehicle adoption accelerates across major metropolitan regions in India.
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