The Indian electric passenger vehicle market has reached a significant milestone, with total retail sales crossing the 3 lakh unit mark for the first time in a single calendar year. According to Vahan registration data, 304,701 electric cars, SUVs, and MPVs were delivered to customers between January 1 and November 9, 2026.
This volume represents a 66 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. The total sales for the current year have already exceeded the full-year 2025 figure of 195,571 units by 56 percent, with nearly two months remaining in 2026.
Tata Motors maintains its leadership in the segment, having sold 120,895 units and capturing approximately 40 percent of the market. Mahindra & Mahindra has moved into second place with 69,660 units, accounting for about 23 percent of the market share. JSW MG Motor follows in third, with 56,988 units sold, representing a 19 percent share.
Monthly sales have consistently remained above 30,000 units since June 2026, peaking at 38,440 units in September.
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