Who Can Challenge Tesla in India? Top EV Rivals to Watch

Tesla is preparing for its launch in the Indian market and expanding its customer base here. The brand has been going through various paper work to have a successful launch. However, there is a major challenge for the automaker which is to rival successful EVs and brands in the country. In the automotive market of India, the homegrown automakers Tata and Mahindra hold a significant share of electric models.

Here is the list of automakers that Tesla has to watch out for in the electric segment.

Indian Automakers

Tata and Mahindra are two very popular brand names in the market and have a great customer base. The Tata brand holds about 60% market share of India's EV market.

Tata Motors

This homegrown automaker has been holding a strong presence for decades. The brand has started production of electric vehicles and offers great models like Nexon EV. The upcoming Avinya electric SUV will be leading the brand towards a premium electric vehicle segment. The affordability, manufacturing capacity, and profound customer base make it a big rival for international brands.

Mahindra & Mahindra

Along with Tata, Mahindra is a well-known brand and recently started with a new electric line-up. The Born Electric range of the automaker has been gaining a customer base and people have great things to say about the models such as BE 6.

International Automakers

In the country, many global brands have entered with their electric line-up and other models.

MG Motors

This automaker is a great player in the Indian EV market with its affordable electric models. The brand now has been moving towards the luxury electric segment with Cyberster as its first one for the line-up.

BYD

BYD has a great presence in the country for its charmistic design and high performance. The automaker is gaining a significant customer base in the market with its models such as Sealion 7 and Seal.

VinFast

VinFast has recently debuted in the Indian market, and many anticipate the launch of its line-up. Models like VF 3, VF 7, and others were showcased at the Auto Expo 2025. The automaker's electric line-up ranges from small affordable models to larger and costlier models that would target a vast range of customers.

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