No Tariff Relief for Tesla in India: US-India Trade Pact Excludes EVs

• India's new trade pact with the US offers tariff relief for luxury cars and Harley-Davidson motorcycles, but excludes electric vehicles (EVs).
• New Delhi will reduce tariffs on high-end American cars to 30% from 110%, and scrap duties on Harley-Davidson bikes.
• The exclusion of EVs is a setback for Elon Musk’s Tesla, which has lobbied for lower import duties in India.
• Tesla has struggled in India, selling less than one-third of imported vehicles in 2025 and facing customer withdrawals.
• The company's muted debut in India comes amid slowing global demand and intensifying competition.