Retail sales of electric cars remained above 30,000 units for the fifth consecutive month in October. Sales stood at 36,911 units, up 76 percent from 20,954 units in October 2025. This is the second-highest monthly sales figure, down 4 percent from the record 38,335 units sold in September. With November sales underway, the ongoing quarter could become the strongest yet for India’s electric car market.
January-October 2026 electric car sales* | |||
| CY2026 | CY2025 | Change (percent) | |
| January | 21,563 | 13,325 | 62 |
| February | 16,294 | 10,481 | 55 |
| March | 25,461 | 14,390 | 77 |
| April | 25,982 | 14,794 | 76 |
| May | 28,415 | 14,695 | 93 |
| June | 33,639 | 15,274 | 120 |
| July | 34,709 | 17,934 | 94 |
| August | 32,568 | 20,182 | 61 |
| September | 38,335 | 18,520 | 107 |
| October | 36,911 | 20,954 | 76 |
| November | - | 15,497 | - |
| December | - | 14,869 | - |
| Total | 2,93,877 | 1,90,915 | - |
*As per Vahan data.
Between January and October 2026, 2,93,877 electric cars were sold. Based on an estimated 75,000 units in November and December, total sales for 2026 could reach around 3,75,000 units.
The growth is also clear from the quarterly performance. In the first quarter of 2026 (Q1), electric car sales stood at 63,318 units, up 66 percent from 38,196 units in the same period last year. Q2 saw 88,036 units, an increase of 97 percent from the year-ago period and 39 percent from the preceding quarter. Sales rose further to 1,05,612 units in Q3, up 86 percent year on year and 20 percent over Q2.
October 2026 brand-wise sales | ||||
| Rank | Carmaker | Oct 2026 | Oct 2025 | Change (percent) |
| 1 | Tata Motors | 14,654 | 8,238 | 78 |
| 2 | Mahindra | 8,541 | 4,598 | 86 |
| 3 | JSW MG | 5,938 | 5,360 | 11 |
| 4 | Vinfast | 2,570 | 142 | 1,710 |
| 5 | Kia | 1,395 | 753 | 85 |
| 6 | Maruti | 1,199 | N/A | - |
| 7 | Hyundai | 759 | 534 | 42 |
| 8 | BYD | 737 | 708 | 4 |
| 9 | BMW | 462 | 365 | 27 |
| 10 | Tesla | 291 | 40 | 628 |
| 11 | Toyota | 190 | N/A | - |
| 12 | Mercedes | 62 | 121 | -49 |
| 13 | Stellantis | 60 | 55 | 9 |
| 14 | Volvo | 37 | 23 | 61 |
| 15 | Porsche | 15 | 15 | - |
| 16 | JLR | 0 | 0 | - |
| 17 | Lotus | 1 | 1 | - |
| 18 | Audi | 0 | 1 | -100 |
| 19 | Rolls-Royce | 0 | 0 | - |
| Total | 36,911 | 20,954 | 76 | |
Tata Motors
14,654 units, up 78 percent year on year
Tata Motors retailed 14,654 electric cars in October, up 78 percent from 8,238 units in October 2025. This was its second-highest monthly tally after September 2026, when it sold 15,668 units. Tata held a 40 percent share of the electric car market. The automaker dispatched 16,244 EVs to dealers in October, its second-highest monthly wholesales figure after 16,549 units in August 2026. Tata also recorded its highest-ever overall monthly wholesales of 73,894 units in October.
The Nexon EV remains its biggest-selling electric model, while the updated Tiago EV and Punch EV are also seeing higher demand.
Mahindra
8,541 units, up 86 percent year on year
Mahindra recorded its highest monthly electric SUV sales in October, at 8,541 units, up 86 percent from 4,598 units a year ago. It also surpassed the previous monthly high of 8,200 units recorded in September. Mahindra accounted for 23 percent of the electric car market in October compared to 22 percent a year earlier.
Mahindra’s EV line-up includes the BE 6, XEV 9e, XEV 9S and XUV 3XO EV. The company has also extended its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) programme to the XEV 9S and XEV 9e.
JSW MG Motor
5,938 units, up 11 percent year on year
JSW MG Motor sold 5,938 EVs in October, up 11 percent from 5,360 units in October 2025. This was its third-highest monthly sales figure, after June 2026 (6,225 units) and July 2026 (5,987 units). The carmaker retained third position in the market, although its share fell to 16 percent from 26 percent a year earlier.
The Windsor EV remains MG’s bestselling electric model. The recently launched Hector Tomahawk EV has added another model to its electric line-up.
Vinfast
2,570 units, up 1,710 percent year on year
Vinfast sold 2,570 EVs in October, up 1,710 percent from 142 units in October 2025. The increase comes on the back of a low base last year. The Vietnamese carmaker accounted for 7 percent of India’s electric car sales in October, 15 months after entering the market. This was its second-highest monthly sales figure, after September 2026, when it sold 3,304 units.
Vinfast currently sells three electric passenger vehicles in India: the VF6, VF7 and VF MPV 7.
Kia
1,395 units, up 85 percent year on year
Kia retained fifth position in October with sales of 1,395 electric vehicles, up 85 percent from 753 units in October 2025. However, sales were down 3 percent from September’s 1,437 units, which remains its highest monthly figure so far. Kia held a 4 percent market share. October and September are also the only two months in which the carmaker has crossed 1,000 units in EV sales.
The increase follows the launch of the Syros EV in August. Kia also sells the Carens Clavis EV in India, while the EV6 and EV9 are available as fully imported models.
Maruti Suzuki
1,199 units
Maruti Suzuki sold 1,199 e-Vitara SUVs in October, taking its cumulative EV sales for January-October to 12,051 units. The e-Vitara accounted for 3 percent of the electric car market in October and 4 percent for the first 10 months of the year. Maruti is expected to increase domestic production with the start of operations at its new manufacturing line at the Hansalpur plant in Gujarat.
Hyundai
759 units, up 42 percent year on year
Hyundai moved ahead of BYD to take seventh position in October, with sales of 759 EVs. This was a 42 percent increase over the 534 units sold in October 2025 and gave it a 2 percent market share.
This was Hyundai’s third-highest monthly EV sales figure after August (845 units) and September (842 units). The carmaker currently sells the Creta Electric and Ioniq 5 in India. Its cumulative electric car sales for January-October stood at 5,791 units, down 13 percent from 6,620 units in the same period last year.
BYD
737 units, up 4 percent year on year
BYD sold 737 EVs in October, up 4 percent from 708 units in the same month last year. Its market share stood at 2 percent compared to 3 percent a year earlier. June remains its bestselling month so far this year, with 941 units. BYD’s India line-up includes the Atto 3, eMax 7, Seal and Sealion 7. Its cumulative sales for January-October stood at 6,490 units, up 17 percent from 5,555 units in the same period last year.
Toyota
190 units
Toyota sold 190 units of the Urban Cruiser Ebella in October, making it the SUV’s second-best month after September, when it recorded 224 units. Since its launch in June, Toyota has sold 741 units. The Ebella competes with models such as the Mahindra BE 6, MG ZS EV and Hyundai Creta Electric.
Luxury EV sales
Luxury electric car sales also increased in October, reaching 868 units. This was a 53 percent increase over the 566 units sold in October 2025 and the second-highest monthly total for the segment. September 2026 remains the record, with 1,027 units, and is the only month in which luxury EV sales have crossed 1,000 units.
Luxury EVs accounted for 2.35 percent of total electric car sales in October. Between January and October 2026, luxury EV sales stood at 7,053 units, up 53 percent year on year. This was also 1,328 units higher than the 5,725 luxury EVs sold during the whole of 2025.
BMW
462 units, up 27 percent year on year
BMW retained the top position in the luxury EV segment in October, selling 462 units. This was a 27 percent increase over the 365 units sold in October 2025. However, its market share fell to 53 percent from 65 percent a year earlier.
In September, BMW added the i5 Long Wheelbase to its electric line-up. The carmaker has also updated the 7 Series and i7 sedans. BMW’s cumulative EV sales for January-October stood at 4,132 units, up 48 percent from 2,784 units in the same period last year.
Tesla
291 units, up 628 percent year on year
Tesla retained second position in the luxury EV segment in October, selling 291 units. This was a 628 percent increase over the 40 units sold in October 2025. It was also just eight units short of its monthly high of 299 units recorded in September.
Tesla’s share of the luxury electric car market rose to 34 percent from 7 percent a year earlier. Its cumulative sales for January-October stood at 1,061 units, giving it a 15 percent share of the 7,053 luxury EVs sold during this period. The company currently sells the Model Y and Model Y L in India.
Mercedes-Benz
62 units, down 49 percent year on year
Mercedes-Benz sold 62 EVs in October, down 49 percent from 121 units in October 2025. Its share of the luxury electric car market fell to 7 percent from 22 percent a year earlier.
This was Mercedes-Benz’s lowest monthly EV sales figure this year. Its highest was recorded in June, at 245 units. Cumulative sales for January-October stood at 1,387 units, up 10 percent from 1,265 units in the same period last year. Its market share for the 10-month period was 20 percent compared to 27 percent a year earlier, when it sold 1,265 units out of a total of 4,623 luxury EVs.
Volvo
37 units, up 61 percent year on year
Volvo sold 37 EVs in October, up 61 percent from 23 units in October 2025. Its share of the luxury EV market remained unchanged at 4 percent.
Porsche
15 units
Porsche sold 15 EVs in October, the same number as in October 2025. Its share of luxury EV sales stood at 2 percent compared to 3 percent a year earlier.
Lotus sold one EV in October, while Audi and Rolls-Royce did not record any sales.