New Delhi : Batting superstar Rohit Sharma turned heads when he arrived at an award show in Mumbai behind the wheel of his brand-new Tesla Model Y, instantly setting social media abuzz among fans and car enthusiasts.
A video of Rohit driving the sleek electric SUV quickly went viral, with one user posting, This is why Tesla doesn’t need to advertise-Rohit Sharma, with 45 million Instagram followers, just bought a new Tesla Model Y. The post soon caught the eye of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who retweeted it, sending the internet into a frenzy. Adding to the buzz, the cricketer’s Tesla features a unique number plate, which has caught the attention of social media users and automobile aficionados.
The number plate feature 3015, which, according to social media users, is a nod to the birthdates of his children – Samaira and Ahaan. Rohit made his first public appearance after he was removed as ODI captain at CEAT Cricket Awards in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Model Y, Tesla’s electric SUV, is known for its futuristic design, impressive performance, and eco-friendly technology.
Rohit Sharma has long been known for his love of cars, and the Tesla is the latest addition to an impressive collection. Over the years, he has been spotted behind the wheels of several luxury and high-performance vehicles. His garage reportedly includes models such as the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi Q7, and even the iconic Range Rover. Rohit often drove his blue Lamoborghini, sporting the registration number 264 — a tribute to his world record ODI score.
Rohit’s Lamborghini, sporting the registration number ‘264’, has long held sentimental value — a tribute to his world-record 264-run innings in ODIs. However, Rohit gave away the luxury SUV, valued at nearly Rs 4 crore in the Indian market, to a cricket contest winner earlier this year. At the start of IPL 2025, Rohit had humorously promised to give away the car in a Dream11 ad campaign that quickly went viral.
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