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Electric vehicles achieved a record 5.7% penetration in India's passenger vehicle sales in April 2026, driven by fuel price concerns and strong sales from manufacturers like Tata Motors and Mahindra.
Electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for a record 5.7% of all new passenger car sales in India during April 2026, marking a significant increase from 3.7% in April 2025 and 5.1% in March 2026. This surge in EV adoption is attributed to car buyers opting for battery-powered vehicles amidst concerns over potential fuel price hikes due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
Leading the charge in EV sales, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) reported a substantial 92% year-on-year jump in electric vehicle registrations in April, recording 8,536 units compared to 4,436 units in the same month last year. Mahindra & Mahindra also saw its electric car sales zoom by 74% year-on-year to 5,192 units, boosted by recent model launches. JSW MG Motor India witnessed a 45% increase in EV sales, reaching 5,006 units. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd and Vietnamese carmaker VinFast also contributed to the growth with 1,230 and 1,232 EV registrations, respectively.
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) data indicates that the overall auto retail market posted its strongest-ever April performance, with total sales climbing 12.94% year-on-year to 26,11,317 units. Two-wheelers continued to dominate volumes with a 13.01% increase, while passenger vehicle sales rose 12.21%.
