Tesla in Mumbai: Registration, RTO Rules, and Buying Guide (2025)
Tesla has officially entered the Indian luxury EV market, and Mumbai is at the heart of the action. If you're planning to buy a Tesla in Mumbai, here’s your ultimate RTO guide for registration, subsidies, green number plates, and more in 2025.
🚗 Which Tesla Models are Available in India?
- Tesla Model 3 – Entry-level premium EV sedan
- Tesla Model Y – Compact luxury SUV
- Tesla Model S – Premium electric sedan (Limited import)
- Tesla Model X – Luxury performance SUV (Imported)
📍 Tesla Showroom and Service in Mumbai
According to reports, Tesla is planning to open its first Mumbai showroom at BKC (Bandra-Kurla Complex) and install fast-charging Superchargers across key areas like Nariman Point, Powai, and Thane.
🔍 RTO Registration Process for Tesla in Mumbai
- Visit RTO Mumbai Central or Wadala RTO for registration
- Submit required documents: invoice, insurance, Form 20, address proof
- Vehicle inspection by RTO officer (EV-specific checklist)
- Pay registration fees and get your Green Number Plate
- RC Smart Card and HSRP issued within 7–10 working days
📄 Documents Required
- Invoice from Tesla
- Form 20 (Application for registration)
- Insurance copy
- Proof of identity and address (Aadhaar, Passport, PAN)
- Customs clearance (if imported)
💰 Road Tax & Subsidy for Electric Vehicles in Maharashtra (2025)
- 🆓 100% Road Tax Exemption for EVs in Maharashtra
- 🟢 No registration fees for fully electric cars
- ✅ FAME II subsidy of up to ₹1.5 lakh on eligible models (locally assembled)
💡 Green Number Plate
Tesla vehicles in India come with green-coloured number plates (white text on green background) for private electric cars, which offers benefits like:
- Priority parking zones
- Exemption from odd-even rules (where applicable)
- Zero-emission branding
⚡ Where Can You Charge Your Tesla in Mumbai?
- Tesla Supercharger Stations (Upcoming in BKC, Malad, Navi Mumbai)
- EV fast-charging hubs at malls (Phoenix, Infiniti, etc.)
- Housing societies with Type-2/Type-3 chargers
📘 Real Buyer Case – Tesla Owner from Andheri, Mumbai
Rahul, a tech entrepreneur from Andheri West, recently imported a Tesla Model 3 from Dubai. He faced minor delays in customs clearance but successfully registered his EV under Mumbai Central RTO in May 2025. He now enjoys free road tax, green number plate, and charges his car in his office basement with a 7kW wall charger.
🔗 Useful Links:
- Parivahan Portal – For online registration
- Maharashtra Transport Website
- Tesla India (Official)
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