Tesla Starts Making Right-Hand Drive Cars in Germany for Export to India

Tesla has initiated the production of right-hand drive cars at its plant in Germany, specifically for export to India later this year. This move is part of Tesla's plans to enter the Indian market, which is the world's third-largest car market.

A team from Tesla is also expected to visit India soon to explore potential sites for a local manufacturing plant, which would require an investment of around $2 billion. Additionally, India has recently reduced import taxes on certain electric vehicles, which is a favorable development for Tesla.

Tesla has been making significant moves towards entering the Indian market. The Indian government has asked Tesla to present an investment plan for setting up an electric vehicle (EV) plant in India. The details of the investment are being discussed, with the government ready to provide support at the state level.

Tesla's entry into the Indian market is highly anticipated, with upcoming models like the Model 3 and Model S expected to launch in the coming years.

Tesla is also reportedly reviving its discussions to scout for a suitable location for an Indian manufacturing facility. There are reports that says that Tesla may send a team to India to study sites for a proposed $2 billion to $3 billion EV factory.

These developments indicate Tesla's commitment to establishing a presence in India, aligning with the country's growing focus on electric mobility.

As of now its not clear, which model Tesla plans to export to India. It currently produces only the Model Ywhich model Tesla plans to export to India. It currently produces only the Model Y at its factory near Berlin. at its German factory.

The Tesla German plant – Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, also known as Giga Berlin or Gigafactory 4, is Tesla's first manufacturing location in Europe, situated in the municipality of Grünheide (Mark) in the Brandenburg state of Germany.

This plant of Tesla in Germany is highly advanced and sustainable facility, aiming to produce hundreds of thousands of Model Y vehicles and millions of battery cells. The factory began operations on March 22, 2022, after overcoming some initial administrative delays. It represents a significant step in Tesla's efforts to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. For more detailed information, you can visit Tesla's official page for Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg.

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