Tesla Roadster India booking is now open. Tesla has started taking reservations for its new Roadster in India, just a day after the electric sports car stunned the world with a mid-air barrel-roll demo at a Texas event. The Tesla Roadster India booking carries a reservation amount of ₹5,01,000, and production is scheduled to begin in 2028.
Alongside the Roadster news, Tesla India has also rolled out a complimentary Acceleration Boost for the Model Y L, its six-seater electric SUV, cutting its 0–100 kmph time to 4.5 seconds. Here is everything you need to know — prices, variants, launch timeline, and whether the Tesla Roadster India booking makes sense for you.
Tesla Roadster India booking: price and variants
According to Tesla India’s official reservation page, buyers can choose between two variants. The Performance variant is priced at ₹50,06,000 — a road-ready, two-seater with active aerodynamics and a multi-mode suction system. The Thrust variant, priced at ₹2,50,25,000, is designed for the track and adds acceleration thrusters to the Performance version’s aerodynamic package, as reported by the Economic Times.
A third Rocket version — a single-seater with a full flight system — is available by invitation only. For the Tesla Roadster India booking, Tesla has listed a reservation amount of ₹5,01,000, and buyers must complete the remaining payment within 10 days to avoid cancellation. Payments can be made via credit or debit card or through UPI, and Tesla states that refunds will not be issued for modifications.
One important caveat for the Tesla Roadster India booking: production will begin in 2028 with left-hand-drive vehicles only, and Tesla has not confirmed when right-hand-drive versions — or India deliveries — will begin.
The Texas reveal: Tesla’s flying-car demo
The Tesla Roadster India booking follows Tesla’s dramatic reveal event on October 15, 2026, held at a SpaceX test site in McGregor, Texas. In front of a live audience, the new Roadster drove up a curved ramp on fans and thrusters, stuck itself to a ceiling upside down, spun through a barrel roll in mid-air, and landed back on the pavement.
The car also used its cold-gas thrusters — developed with SpaceX — to leap over a row of Tesla vehicles, including a Cybercab, a Cybertruck, a Tesla Semi, a Model Y, and a Model 3. Tesla claims a 0–60 mph launch in one second, though the timing method was not specified. “Flying cars are real,” Elon Musk said at the event.
The redesigned Roadster draws inspiration from the SR-71 Blackbird and the F-35 fighter jet, with hidden headlights, a full-length taillight, and “Ano White” paint derived from rocket protective coatings. Tesla says the car will deliver performance beyond its Plaid models and incorporate SpaceX components.
Model Y L gets a free Acceleration Boost
Tesla India has introduced a complimentary Acceleration Boost for the Model Y L, its six-seater SUV. The upgrade cuts the 0–100 kmph sprint to a claimed 4.5 seconds — an improvement of 0.5 seconds over before. The boost applies to Model Y L units purchased on or after October 1, 2026, in India.
Despite the performance gain, Tesla claims the same 681 km WLTP range as before. The SUV packs an estimated 88 kWh NMC battery with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup, producing an estimated 514 hp and 590 Nm, with a claimed top speed of 201 kmph, as detailed by Autocar India. It supports DC fast charging up to 250 kW, adding up to 288 km of range in 15 minutes on a Tesla Supercharger.
Tesla Model Y price in India
The Tesla Model Y is available in India at ₹50.89 lakh, with a down payment of ₹6 lakh and monthly EMIs starting at ₹39,990. The Model Y L starts at ₹61.99 lakh, with a down payment of ₹6.5 lakh and monthly EMIs from ₹49,990.
Tesla says the indicative payments are based on a seven-year tenure at an 8.5% annual rate under a step-up EMI plan, subject to financier approval. If you are weighing loan options for the down payment, read our guide on personal loan vs credit card loan: which is cheaper in India.
Tesla’s growing India network
Tesla continues to expand its retail footprint in India. Its new Experience Centre at Skymark One in Sector 98, Noida — announced on October 9 — is the company’s third customer-facing location in Delhi-NCR after Aerocity in Delhi and Sohna Road in Gurugram, and its first in Uttar Pradesh.
On the charging front, Tesla is expanding its network in India with 20 Superchargers and 28 Destination Chargers currently live, and three more sites planned by the end of 2026.
Should you book the Tesla Roadster?
The Roadster is a halo product, not a practical purchase. With production starting in 2028, left-hand-drive-only initially, no confirmed India delivery timeline, and a ₹5.01 lakh reservation that is non-refundable on modifications, the Tesla Roadster India booking today is a bet on Tesla’s timeline rather than a car purchase.
For most Indian buyers, the real news is the Model Y lineup: the free Acceleration Boost makes the Model Y L meaningfully quicker at no extra cost, and the expanding Supercharger network is steadily reducing the biggest friction in EV ownership — charging access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tesla Roadster price in India?
The Performance variant is priced at ₹50,06,000 and the track-focused Thrust variant at ₹2,50,25,000. A single-seat Rocket version with a full flight system is available by invitation only, with pricing undisclosed.
When will the Tesla Roadster launch in India?
Tesla says production will begin in 2028, initially with left-hand-drive vehicles only. The company has not confirmed a right-hand-drive timeline or an India delivery date.
What is the free Acceleration Boost for the Model Y L?
It is a complimentary performance upgrade that cuts the Model Y L's 0–100 kmph time to a claimed 4.5 seconds. It applies to Model Y L units purchased in India on or after October 1, 2026.
What is the Tesla Model Y price in India?
The Model Y starts at ₹50.89 lakh (₹6 lakh down payment, EMIs from ₹39,990/month) and the Model Y L at ₹61.99 lakh (₹6.5 lakh down, EMIs from ₹49,990/month), on a seven-year tenure at 8.5% under a step-up EMI plan.
