Tesla has opened Indian reservations for two configurations of its new Roadster electric sports car, with initial payments ranging from ₹5.01 lakh to more than ₹2.5 crore and a third, potentially flight-capable Rocket version possibly available to selected buyers by invitation.
The Performance and Thrust configurations are currently open for reservation, according to details reported by The Hindu BusinessLine. Tesla has not announced final selling prices, while production specifications and Indian delivery schedules remain subject to confirmation.
The Performance version is designed around electric propulsion and aerodynamic grip, with Tesla claiming a zero-to-60 mph time of below 1.6 seconds. The Thrust version adds rocket-inspired propulsion assistance, with a claimed acceleration time of below 0.9 seconds. Both variants require an initial payment of ₹5.01 lakh.
For Performance, a further ₹45.05 lakh is required within 10 days, taking the total deposit to ₹50.06 lakh. The Thrust configuration requires an additional ₹2,45,24,000, bringing its total deposit to ₹2,50,25,000. The final prices of both vehicles have not been disclosed.
The proposed Rocket version could offer selected buyers the possibility of owning Tesla’s proposed flying sports car. An industry source familiar with developments told BusinessLine that access for Indian customers was “definitely possible” but would be by invitation. The source described the concept as a further convergence of automotive and aerospace technology.
The flying capability remains subject to technical validation and regulatory approvals. Tesla is targeting Roadster production for 2028, initially with left-hand-drive vehicles. No timeline for deliveries to Indian customers has been announced.
The reservation announcement comes as Tesla’s presence in India’s luxury electric-vehicle market expands. Vahan data compiled as of October 11 showed that Tesla registered 646 vehicles between April and September 2026, compared with 69 during the same period a year earlier. Its share of the luxury EV market rose from 2.5 per cent to 14.6 per cent, placing it third behind BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
Tesla recorded 296 registrations in September, ahead of Mercedes-Benz’s 128. However, the comparison comes as Tesla continues to build a smaller physical network. The company has seven centres in India, while several established luxury manufacturers operate more than 50 outlets and have longer-standing customer relationships.
Tesla currently sells the five-seat Model Y in India from ₹50.89 lakh and the six-seat Model Y L from ₹61.99 lakh. The company also operates 20 Supercharger stalls across five stations and 28 Destination Charger stalls across seven stations. Three additional charging sites are planned by December.
The company has said it intends to expand charging infrastructure across major cities and connecting highways, but has not disclosed a numerical expansion target. Restrictions by some residential societies on home-charger installations remain an operational challenge for EV buyers. Tesla’s Roadster production plans and any Indian delivery schedule will determine the next stage of the reservation process.
