New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- Tesla's redesigned Roadster grabbed attention on October 15, after demonstrating short aerial manoeuvres using rocket-style thrusters at a SpaceX testing facility in McGregor, Texas. With SpaceX's involvement, the electric sports car lifted off the ground, made an aerial turn and landed safely. Tesla hasn't announced the exact price it paid or verified statistics on the distance, duration, or altitude of its flight, however.

For Indian buyers, the biggest talking point is the cost. According to reports by Reuters, Tesla's list of reservations indicated a deposit of $50,000 (around Rs.45 lakh) on the Performance and $250,000 (around Rs.2.25 crore) for the Thrust version. These are not actual vehicle prices or confirm...