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Zepto and Škoda tease 10-minute car deliveries, but there’s a catch
MUMBAI: Last night, at precisely 9 pm, Zepto turned social media upside down with a cheeky new TVC that had people convinced they’d cracked the code to 10-minute car deliveries. Yes, you read that right.
Imagine scrolling through the Zepto app, adding a Škoda Kylaq to your cart, and having it delivered before you can even pick a playlist for your first drive. Too good to be true? Well, it is.
The ad, directed with a mischievous twinkle, never outright says that Zepto will deliver cars. But the visual storytelling cleverly nudged viewers into believing the impossible. The message? A bold synergy between Zepto and Škoda—without a single spoken word confirming the deal.
And, naturally, media outlets pounced. Business Today, India Today, CarDekho, and a flurry of others sprinted to drop the juiciest headline first. “Zepto to Deliver Škoda Cars in 10 Minutes!” screamed one. “End of Dealerships?” suggested another. The internet had a field day.
But before the world could collectively lose its mind, Zepto’s co-founder & CEO Aadit Palicha, stepped in at around 7 pm today to clear the air with a LinkedIn post that read: “No, We’re Not Delivering Cars in 10 Minutes… yet. We’ve seen the headlines—Škoda & Zepto delivering cars in 10 minutes?! We love the energy, but let’s clear things up: you won’t be ordering a Škoda Kylaq from the Zepto app (as tempting as that sounds).
What you can get in 10 minutes? A test drive of the Škoda Kylaq for now 🙂
But… who knows what the future holds?”
That last line? A classic cliffhanger. Zepto may not be handing over car keys at your doorstep just yet, but they’ve certainly kept the audience hooked. And let’s be honest, with how fast commerce is evolving, nothing sounds impossible anymore.
So, while you might not be able to get a brand-new Škoda delivered faster than your morning espresso, the hype around this stunt proves one thing: Zepto and Škoda know exactly how to grab attention.
What’s next? Supercars on subscription? Jetpack deliveries? One thing’s for sure—2025 is looking exciting.
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Cars24 and Tesla India launch integrated EV trade-in programme
Owners can now swap petrol or diesel cars for Tesla Model Y with up to Rs 3.25 lakh in benefits.
MUMBAI: Switching to electric just got a serious power boost Cars24 and Tesla have teamed up to make the shift from petrol or diesel cars smoother than ever. Cars24 has announced a collaboration with Tesla India to introduce an integrated trade-in programme that simplifies the entire journey of moving to an electric vehicle. The limited-period offer combines vehicle sale and new purchase into one seamless experience, removing the usual hassle of managing two separate transactions.
Under the programme, Tesla is offering an exchange bonus of Rs 3 lakh on petrol and diesel vehicles. Customers who complete a Tesla purchase will also receive an additional Rs 25,000 exchange bonus from Cars24, taking the total benefit to Rs 3.25 lakh.
The process begins at Tesla Experience Centres, where customers interested in the Model Y can start the exchange. Alternatively, they can initiate the process on the Cars24 website or app by entering their vehicle details. After a quick doorstep inspection, Cars24 provides a transparent price quote with no obligation to proceed.
If the customer accepts the offer, Cars24 handles the entire process end-to-end including vehicle pickup, direct bank payment, and ownership transfer making it completely hassle-free.
To make the switch even more accessible, Tesla is offering financing options with a down payment starting at Rs 6 lakh and EMIs from Rs 49,000 per month. The Model Y also supports convenient home charging for everyday use.
Cars24, co-founder and CMO Gajendra Jangid said, “At Cars24, our focus has always been on simplifying car transactions. Partnering with Tesla allows us to extend that convenience to customers transitioning to electric vehicles.”
With electric vehicles promising significantly lower running and maintenance costs, this collaboration aims to remove the biggest friction points in switching to an EV. For many Indian car owners, the road to going electric just became a lot less bumpy and a lot more rewarding.
