Tesla Model3 Electric Cars Spied On Truck In India But Don’t Get Excited: Here’s Why [Video]

After many negotiations and meetings with the Indian government, many believed that the American electric vehicle manufacturing giant Tesla Inc. is ready to launch its cars in India. However, even after recently spotting three Tesla Model 3 electric sedans being transported on a flatbed in India, there is nothing to get excited about. The reason, you may ask? Well, these Tesla Model 3s are not for India. Let us explain.

Tesla Model 3s spotted in India

Recently, a video showing not one but a total of three Tesla Model 3 electric sedans on a truck has been shared on YouTube by Soumendra Sahu. However, the truth is that even though this truck was spotted in India, it has been reported that it was heading towards Nepal. Currently, Tesla has not officially launched its cars in Nepal; however, there are a few Teslas that have been imported into the country.

Tesla cars in India

It has to be mentioned that Tesla has not officially launched its cars in India. Like Nepal, there are still a few privately imported Tesla cars, including the Model S, Model 3, and Model X, in the country. One of the most prominent owners of a Tesla Model S is none other than the Ambani family. They have a blue Tesla Model S.

Will Tesla come to India?

Tesla has been mulling over entering India for a while now. It has been in talks with the current central government to reduce import duties. Due to this persistence, the Indian government even changed its EV policy. However, back in April-July of this year, Elon Musk, who was about to meet the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, called off the meeting.

Due to this, it was assumed that the company is not planning to enter the country anytime soon. But lately, it has been reported that the American electric carmaker has started looking for space for its first dealership in the capital of India — Delhi. Reportedly, Tesla has asked DLF, one of the largest real estate companies in the country, to look for a suitable location.

Now, when exactly Tesla will acquire a space, create its dealership, and launch its cars in India has not been revealed. However, it is believed that the automaker is getting serious about entering the third-largest car market in the globe. As for the cars, most likely Tesla will be launching the Model 3 in India first.

Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is currently the most affordable electric vehicle that the company produces. It is a mid-size sedan that sits below the Tesla Model Y electric SUV in its lineup. The Model 3 is offered in two variants. The first is a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive version. It makes 283 bhp and 420 Nm of torque.

This variant is offered with a 60 kWh battery pack, which provides it with a range of 584 km. There is also an all-wheel-drive variant that is offered with dual motors making 490 bhp and 660 Nm of torque. As for the battery pack, this variant is offered with an 82 kWh battery that provides it with a range of 549 km.

In terms of features, the Tesla Model 3 comes equipped with a free-standing touchscreen measuring 15 inches. It also includes 8-inch rear entertainment screens, a 15-speaker audio system, ventilated front seats, a wireless charger, and many other features.