Tesla demanded from the Indian government before the launch, import duty should be reduced
New Delhi: America’s electric car maker Tesla is about to launch its vehicle in India. Earlier, the company has demanded reduction of import duty on electric vehicles in India. A senior Tesla official has given this information.
Currently, customs duty on a car imported as a Completely Manufactured Unit (CSU) ranges between 60 per cent and 100 per cent. This is dependent on the size and cost of the engine, insurance plus freight value less than or exceeding $40,000.
Gadkari had extended an invitation to Tesla: Recently, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari had said that Tesla has a golden opportunity to set up its manufacturing unit in India, as the emphasis is on e-vehicles in the country. Used to be. He had said that Tesla is already procuring various vehicle parts from Indian automakers and setting up a base here would be economically viable for them.
us tell you that Tesla had registered the company in Bangalore, Karnataka in January this year. It is believed that Tesla’s car launch in India will be done by December. Tesla can launch its famous Model-3 car. The head of this company is Elon Musk, who is also the third richest businessman in the world.
