India's EV sales hit record high as e-2W cross 2 lakh mark

India’s EV market hit a new high in July with registrations across categories jumping over 66% to around 3.3 lakh units, compared with just under 2 lakh units in July 2025, amid elevated oil prices, a wider choice of models and expanding dealer networks. Last June 3.1 lakh EVs were registered across the country, according to Vahan data.

Electric two-wheelers led the growth in July, with monthly registrations crossing the 2 lakh mark for the first time. Registrations increased to 2,04,201 units from nearly 1.95 lakh in June and about 1.1 lakh a year earlier. EVs accounted for 11.2% of total two-wheeler registrations, up from 10.6% in June. Average monthly electric two-wheeler registrations have risen to around 1.7 lakh units in 2026 from 1.1 lakh last year, driven by rising consumer adoption and a wider range of scooters across price points.

TVS Motor retained its leadership, registering 55,465 electric two-wheelers in July, up from 47,418 in June. Bajaj Auto remained second with 45,562 Chetak registrations, compared to 43,505 units in the previous month.


Ather Energy ranked third, despite registrations easing to 30,317 units from 31,440 in June. Hero MotoCorp’s Vida increased volumes to 22,883 units from 21,893, while Ola Electric’s registrations declined to 14,102 units from 16,249.

Electric passenger vehicles, however, lost some momentum after a record June. Registrations eased to 32,660 units from 33,441 in the preceding month, although sales remained significantly higher than a year earlier. Tata Motors maintained its lead in the electric car and SUV segment, with registrations rising to 13,568 units from 12,766 in June.

(With inputs from TOI)