Electric car retail sales surged 76.47 percent year-on-year (YoY) to reach 37,049 units in October 2026, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). OEMs sold 20,995 electric cars in India in the corresponding period of the previous year.
This volume growth elevated the share of EVs in overall car sales to 7.3 percent for the month, representing a sharp increase from 3.5 percent in October 2025, albeit down from the 8.5 percent recorded in September 2026, as car sales dipped 14 percent YoY.
Electric car sales by brand in October 2026
Tata Motors continued to lead the electric car segment, retailing 14,669 units during October 2026, recording 77.6 percent year-on-year growth. However, domestic rivals are narrowing the gap as competition intensifies across price brackets. Mahindra secured the second position with 8,538 retail units, up 85.7 percent YoY from 4,599 units in October 2025. Meanwhile, MG maintained its strong market footprint by capturing 5,939 units, up 10.8 percent compared to the previous year.
The broader market data also highlighted the rapid scaling of newer entrants and emerging market participants. Vinfast recorded 2,571 retail units during the month, achieving exponential year-on-year growth over its nascent base last year. At the same time, Maruti Suzuki registered 1,200 units, establishing a firm presence on the scoreboard.
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