Tesla, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing giant, led by Elon Musk, is expected to establish its initial manufacturing facility in Gujarat, India, next year, according to various media reports.
Tesla’s First Manufacturing Unit to Set up Soon in India
The discussions regarding the establishment of Tesla’s first manufacturing unit in India are in the final stages and expected to wrap up soon. The potential announcement for Tesla’s manufacturing plant in Gujarat is anticipated to be made during the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Summit scheduled for next month. The company has been actively advancing its plans to enter the Indian market, engaging in several meetings between government officials and Tesla executives since mid-May.
Reports suggest that the announcement regarding Tesla’s manufacturing unit in the state is anticipated to be made during the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Summit scheduled for next month.
Gujarat already hosts manufacturing units for automakers like Maruti Suzuki, and potential locations for Tesla’s manufacturing plant include Sanand, Becharaji, and Dholera.
Although there has been no official announcement from either Tesla or the state government on the matter.
Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel expressed optimism about Elon Musk’s investment in Gujarat during a recent Cabinet briefing. He emphasized the state’s awareness and alignment with Tesla’s overarching goals, drawing parallels during the address.
According to media sources, Gujarat has emerged as a top preference for Tesla’s manufacturing plant, driven not only by favorable state policies but also its proximity to ports, facilitating the export of products. The strategic positioning, particularly in Sanand, provides a short distance to the Kandla-Mundra port in Gujarat, thereby improving Tesla’s export capabilities from India.
