TL;DR
Indian electric vehicle retail sales hit a new peak in September 2026, growing 74% year-on-year to 3.33 lakh units, driven by strong demand in two-wheeler and passenger vehicle segments.
India's electric vehicle (EV) market experienced unprecedented growth in September 2026, with retail sales surging by 74% year-on-year to reach a record 333,634 units. This significant increase was reported by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).
The impressive performance led to a rise in EV penetration across all vehicle categories, climbing to approximately 13% for the month, a notable increase from about 10% in September 2025. Both electric two-wheelers and passenger vehicles were key drivers of this expansion, each segment recording its highest-ever monthly retail sales figures.
