Tesla In India: Elon Musk-led Tesla began its official journey in the country with the opening of its first showroom in Mumbai. Tesla Model Y was also launched with the opening of the brand’s first-ever showroom. The world’s second-largest car manufacturer opened its second showroom at Aerocity, Delhi. But do you know who was the first Indian to own a Tesla in the country?
Not Mukesh Ambani Or Riteish Deshmukh
Mukesh Ambani, the chairman and managing director of the Reliance group, is among the Indians who own a Tesla in the country. Mukesh Ambani is also the richest person in the Asian region, but he was not the first Indian to own a Tesla Car. Riteish Deshmukh, a renowned Bollywood celebrity, also owns a Tesla Model X, but even he was not the first person to bring the brand’s car to the country.
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First Indian To Own A Tesla
Now, with the richest Asian and a Bollywood celebrity being ruled out of the list, you might also be pondering, ‘Who Was The First Indian To Own A Tesla In The Country?’ As per reports, Prashant Ruia, Director of the Essar Group, was the first Indian to own a Tesla in the country. Prashant owns a Tesla Model X Plaid Trim, which is also known as the fastest electric SUV in the world. The Model X by Tesla has a claimed range of up to 540 kilometers once fully charged, and it can sprint from 0-100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds.