- By Pawan Mishra
- Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:17 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Tesla Owners In India: Tesla today began its official journey in India with the launch of its first showroom in BKC, Mumbai. The world’s second-largest car manufacturer also launched its Model Y SUV in the country with a starting price of Rs 59.89 lakhs (Ex-showroom). But do you know several Indians already own Tesla cars in the country? So, here we are sharing the list of people who own a Tesla in India.
Prashant Ruia
As per media reports, Prashant Ruia, director of Essar Group, was the first person to own a Tesla car in India. Prashant owns a Tesla Model X SUV, and it has a Plaid variant, which is known as the fastest electric SUV in the world. The Tesla Model X can cover up to 540 kilometers once fully charged.
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Mukesh Ambani
Mukesh Ambani, the richest asian man, has one of the most astonishing car collections, comprising more than 160 cars, in the country. He also owns a Tesla Model S, along with many Rolls-Royces, Mercedes, and other luxury cars. Ambani imported the Tesla Model S in the year 2019. The Tesla Model S generates more than 400 horsepower and 660 Nm of torque, and it can sprint from 0-100 Km/hr in just 4.3 seconds.
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Riteish Deshmukh
Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh is the only celebrity from the industry who currently owns a Tesla car in India. Riteish owns a Tesla Model X, which was gifted to him by his wife. The Model X by Tesla is a seven-seater electric SUV, and it can sprint from 0-100 in just 3.2 seconds. Riteish owns a Model X in red color, and it also has Falcon Wing doors.
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Pooja Batra
Actress and former Miss India Pacific, Pooja Batra, owns a Tesla Model 3 in the USA, where she spends most of her time. She shared a picture of her Model 3 a few years back. Despite being Tesla's entry-level model, the Model 3 is also available with a luxury price tag. Interestingly, this model was anticipated to be Tesla's first model in India. There were sightings of the Model 3 being tested in India following Tesla's announcement of entering the Indian market.
