8-year-old Tesla pre-order customers in India demand refunds amid ongoing absence from market.

Tesla pre-order customers in India are demanding refunds after not receiving their electric vehicles eight years after Elon Musk's invitation for pre-orders. Tesla has yet to launch in India, citing concerns over high taxes and difficulty building an Indian factory. India's electric vehicle market is dominated by Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motors, and Tata Motors, with EV sales doubling in 2023, but still accounting for only 2% of total car sales. Tesla's absence from the market has allowed Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD to gain a foothold in the country.

August 13, 2024
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