Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Tesla has expanded its aftersales network in India, by opening its first approved body shop in Pune, Maharashtra. Alongside this, the American Electric Vehicle (EV) maker has introduced local test drives for the 2026 Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive and Model Y L in the city.
Tesla stated that the new authorised facility will provide service support to owners across Maharashtra, offering access to genuine parts, trained technicians, and Tesla-standard collision repair and maintenance services.
The company added that the body shop provides professional collision work, softwareaware diagnostics, genuine Tesla parts, and approved repair processes, all aimed at maintaining vehicle safety and performance while reducing downtime for customers.
As part of its customer outreach efforts, Tesla has also begun offering test drives of the 2026 Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive and Model Y L to customers in Pune and surrounding areas. With the inauguration of this approved body shop and the expansion of test drive facilities, Tesla aims to improve the ownership experience for customers in India. The company noted that Pune’s growing adoption of EVs, combined with its strong industrial ecosystem, makes it an important market for expanding sales, service and customer support.
