Tesla Opens Indian Reservations for Next-Generation Roadster
Tesla has officially opened reservation portals in India for its next-generation Roadster electric sports car. The company is accepting bookings for two distinct configurations, while a third, potentially flight-capable version is available to selected buyers by invitation. This expansion follows a period of rapid growth for the automaker in India, where registrations increased by 836 percent between April and September 2026, establishing Tesla as the third-largest luxury electric vehicle brand in the country.
In H1 FY2027, BMW delivered 2,430 electric passenger vehicles in India, while Mercedes-Benz India recorded cumulative sales of 1,016 units.
Reservation Tiers and Deposit Structure
For the Performance variant, buyers must complete a total reservation deposit of 50.06 lakh rupees within ten days of the initial booking. The Thrust configuration, which incorporates rocket-inspired propulsion technology, requires a significantly higher total deposit of approximately 2.50 crore rupees.
Aerospace-Inspired Engineering
Tesla describes the new Roadster as a low-slung, two-seat sports car featuring removable glass roof panels and design elements inspired by SR-71 and F-35 aircraft. The Performance model focuses on electric propulsion and aerodynamic grip, with a claimed zero-to-60 mph acceleration time of under 1.6 seconds. The Thrust configuration adds cold-gas thruster hardware developed by SpaceX, aiming for acceleration times below 0.9 seconds.
Model Y Updates and Infrastructure Growth
Tesla has also introduced complimentary Acceleration Boost for the six-seat Model Y L in India, reducing its zero-to-100 km/h sprint time to 4.5 seconds. The Model Y L retains a WLTP range of up to 681 km, with base pricing for the Model Y lineup starting at 50.89 lakh rupees. To support its growing fleet, Tesla currently operates 20 Supercharger stalls and 28 Destination Charger stalls across India. The company plans to energize three additional charging sites before the end of 2026.