Tesla will open its first India showroom in Mumbai next week, having imported $1 million worth of cars and merchandise, marking its entry into the world's third-largest car market despite CEO Elon Musk's complaints about high import tariffs.

Elon Musk's Tesla is finally plugging into the Indian market, opening its first experience centre in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex on July 15. Despite steep import tariffs, the EV giant is betting on growing demand to power its India journey.

Tesla is nearly ready to start selling its electric vehicles in India, according to Bloomberg News, after years of flirting with the idea. The company is about to open its first showroom in Mumbai and could start deliveries as early as August, according to the report.