July 15, 2025 16:51 IST Follow Us Tesla finally enters the Indian market, and a critical aspect of vehicle ownership is being reimagined: insurance. ACKO has been selected as Tesla’s insurance partner for the country. “Tesla has revolutionised the automotive industry; our ambition is to redefine how that innovation is protected,” said Animesh Das, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, ACKO GI. ALSO READ Tesla brings Model Y to India — prices start at Rs 60 lakh “Tesla didn’t just build a car; they rebuilt the idea of what a car is. At ACKO, we asked ourselves: can we do the same for insurance? The result is something quiet, responsive, and human—just like how the best tech should feel,” he added. Tesla in India Tesla made its debut in India today by opening its first showroom in Mumbai and also launching its first product, the Model Y. Priced at Rs 60 lakh onwards ex-showroom, the Model Y comes in two variants — RWD and RWD LR. The former RWD variant has a claimed range of 500km on a full charge and has a top speed of 201kmph, while the latter – Long Range – as the name suggests, has a range of 622km and the same top speed. ALSO READ