Tesla may choose Gujarat to set up manufacturing facility in India

Tesla with registration of its R&D Centre in Bengaluru has forayed into India. As per news reports The electric automaker is in discussion with a few Indian states for setting up its EV manufacturing facility in the country also. According to the latest report in this regard, Gujarat is quickly emerging as the top choice for serving as home to the Tesla manufacturing facility in India.

As per news source, Manoj Das, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) and in charge ACS, Industry and Mines Department said that the Gujarat government is in talks with the American electric vehicle manufacturer, who has been assured that it will receive a wide range of incentives as well as assistance for setting up a factory in Gujarat.

He said, "The world’s top most automobile companies have set up manufacturing plants in the state, which has become an automobile hub with key MSME players supporting large companies. Major electric car manufacturers and vehicle battery manufacturers are setting up facilities in Gujarat. We are hopeful that like other global automakers, Tesla will prefer Gujarat."

The arrival of Tesla in the India market which may start with the Model 3 electric sedan, is expected to deliver a significant boost to the future of electric mobility in the country. Experts and officials believe the company's launch here will not only result in more and better policies and government initiatives, but also serve to fortify manufacture of electric vehicles in India and accelerate the development of EV infrastructure across the country.