{"id":1299729,"date":"2025-09-03T07:15:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T01:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1299729"},"modified":"2025-09-03T07:15:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T01:45:46","slug":"elon-musk-shocked-as-tesla-gets-just-600-bookings-in-60-days-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/elon-musk-shocked-as-tesla-gets-just-600-bookings-in-60-days-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Elon Musk Shocked As Tesla Gets Just 600 Bookings In 60 Days In India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tesla has made a high-profile entry into the Indian electric vehicle (EV) market, receiving over 600 orders since launching sales in mid-July. According to Bloomberg, the company plans to ship between 350 and 500 cars in 2024, with the first batch expected from Shanghai in early September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-24-1.jpg\" alt=\"Elon Musk Shocked As Tesla Gets Just 600 Bookings In 60 Days In India\" class=\"wp-image-1299732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-24-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-24-1-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-24-1-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s high tariffs mean Tesla\u2019s Model Y, priced at around $70,000, targets a premium niche. The company is currently limiting deliveries to Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, and Gurugram, where it has established a physical presence. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/business\/tesla-gets-only-600-bookings-in-india-thats-how-many-it-sells-every-four-hours-globally-101756792865313.html\">With EVs making up just 4%<\/a> of India\u2019s total car sales, Tesla aims to build traction among affluent, eco-conscious buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">European Sales Struggles Continue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While India offers Tesla a fresh opportunity, the company\u2019s troubles in Europe have deepened. Sales data from August revealed steep year-on-year declines across multiple countries. Registrations in France dropped 47.3%, in Sweden 84%, in Denmark 42%, and in the Netherlands 50%. Italy also recorded a 4.4% fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tesla attributed some of the slowdown to a production shift for a revamped Model Y, which had been Europe\u2019s best-selling car in 2023. However, demand erosion appears to run deeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backlash Against Musk Hurts Tesla<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Competition from Chinese EV maker BYD and consumer backlash linked to CEO Elon Musk\u2019s political views have intensified Tesla\u2019s struggles. Musk\u2019s outspoken support for Donald Trump and European far-right parties has alienated sections of the market, with buyers actively avoiding the brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bright Spots in Southern Europe and Norway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the downturn in much of Europe, Tesla managed to record gains in select markets. Registrations surged 161% in Spain and 28.7% in Portugal, while Norway, a key EV market, saw a 21.3% rise. These markets could provide some relief, but overall momentum remains shaky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outlook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tesla\u2019s India entry signals a bold step into an untapped but challenging market. Yet, its sharp decline in Europe highlights the risks posed by political controversies, shifting consumer sentiment, and fierce competition. How Tesla navigates this dual reality will determine its global standing in 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tesla has made a high-profile entry into the Indian electric vehicle (EV) market, receiving over 600 orders since launching sales in mid-July. According to Bloomberg, the company plans to ship between 350 and 500 cars in 2024, with the first batch expected from Shanghai in early September. 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