India cricket captain Rohit Sharma The acquisition of the new Tesla Model Y electric SUV has once again made headlines, this time away from the cricket ground. Rohit recently drove the stylish car to an awards ceremony in Mumbai and his latest purchase quickly went viral on social media, with the Tesla CEO amplifying it further Elon Musk Himself, bringing the Indian star’s eco-friendly choices into the spotlight.

Elon Musk reacts as Rohit Sharma unveils his sleek new Tesla

Rohit’s Tesla Model Y was spotted at the CEAT Cricket Awards 2025 in Mumbai and a video of him driving the futuristic electric SUV sparked a social media storm. The post caught the attention of Musk, who retweeted it, leading to online celebrations “free advertising” Rohit has the power of a huge fan base of 45 million Instagram followers.

Electric SUV gets eye-catching personalized license plate”3015”, which many believe is a nod to the birthdays of Rohit’s children Samaira (December 30) and Ahaan (November 15), adding sentimental value alongside its sleek design. This modern and eco-friendly car marks Rohit’s first electric vehicle, in line with his stylish and forward-thinking image off the cricket field.​

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This is why Tesla doesn’t need to advertise – Rohit Sharma (captain of the Indian national cricket team) with 45 million followers on Instagram just bought a new Tesla Model Ypic.twitter.com/m02awSltMR https://t.co/XQSLYyo4XZ

— Teslaconomics (@Teslaconomics) October 9, 2025

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Rohit’s luxury car collection and IPL giveaways

Rohit has been a long-time enthusiast of luxury and performance vehicles. Before driving his Tesla, he was often seen driving his iconic blue Lamborghini Urus with the license plate number “264”, a nod to his world record 264 ODI scores. This precious Lamborghini, worth nearly Rs 4 crore, was gifted to a lucky winner of a fantasy cricket competition in early 2025, fulfilling the promise humorously made in the IPL Dream11 advertising campaign. Rohit’s garage also includes other luxury cars such as Mercedes-Benz G-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi Q7 and Land Rover Range Rover. Known for adding a personal touch to his vehicles, Rohit’s new Tesla continues that trend with a special license plate that connects his family to his love for cars.

Looking ahead, Rohit is expected to take part in the upcoming India tour Australia The team will play three ODI matches starting from October 19, 2025. This tour is an important phase for Rohit and teammates Virat Kohli Returning to international cricket after a break, the team consists of Shubman Gill. Rohit’s off-field style, epitomized by his impressive car collection and latest purchase of a Tesla, further enhances his status as a modern sporting icon who blends performance, sustainability and panache.

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