According to Sawyer Merritt, Tesla's India General Manager Sharad Agarwal emphasized that the Model Y’s low running costs, including maintenance and fuel, enable Indian buyers to recoup about one-third of the $67,000 price tag within four to five years. These savings are powered by Tesla’s integrated AI-driven energy management systems, which optimize vehicle efficiency and predictive maintenance. For AI industry stakeholders, this highlights practical business opportunities in deploying AI for operational cost reduction and customer value enhancement in emerging EV markets like India (source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, Nov 26, 2025).