Rohit Sharma Buys Tesla Model Y, Elon Musk Takes Notice
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has purchased a Tesla Model Y, with Tesla CEO Elon Musk himself sharing the video of Sharma arriving at a Mumbai award show in his new electric SUV.
Key Takeaways
- Rohit Sharma bought Tesla Model Y electric SUV
- Elon Musk reposted the viral video on X
- Tesla VP Ashok Elluswamy welcomed Sharma to Tesla family
- Unique number plate ‘3015’ references children’s birthdates
Elon Musk’s Reaction
The video of Sharma driving his new Tesla caught Elon Musk’s attention, with the Tesla CEO reposting it on his X timeline. User Teslaconomics commented: “This is why Tesla doesn’t need to advertise – Rohit Sharma (captain of India’s national cricket team), who has 45M followers on Instagram, just bought a new Tesla Model Y.”
Tesla Executive’s Welcome
Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla’s India-origin Vice President, personally welcomed Rohit Sharma to the Tesla family. “Welcome to the Tesla family Rohit!,” Elluswamy wrote on X in response to posts about the purchase.
Which Tesla Model Did Rohit Buy?
Sharma purchased the Tesla Model Y electric SUV, with prices starting at ₹59.89 lakh and going up to ₹73.89 lakh for the top model.
Special Number Plate Meaning
The unique registration number ending with “3015” has sentimental value, reportedly representing the birthdates of Sharma’s children Samaira and Ahaan.
Sharma’s Car Collection
Known for his love of luxury cars, Sharma’s collection includes Mercedes-Benz G-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi Q7, and Range Rover. He previously owned a blue Lamborghini with registration number 264 – a tribute to his world record ODI score – which he gave away to a cricket contest winner during IPL 2025.
