Maruti Suzuki has broken into India's top five electric passenger vehicle brands by sales less than four months after commencing e Vitara deliveries. The company's first EV has helped it move ahead of Hyundai, BYD, Kia and VinFast, making it the country's fourth-largest EV brand by volume so far this year.
According to industry data, Maruti Suzuki sold 4,365 EVs between January and May 2026. That was enough to surpass VinFast, which sold 4,133 units during the same period, as well as BYD, Hyundai and Kia. Tata Motors and Mahindra continue to lead the market, while JSW MG Motor remains in third place.
- Maruti Suzuki sold 4,365 EVs between January and May 2026
- e Vitara bookings crossed 4,000 units in the past month
- Maruti has exported over 35,000 e Vitaras to 46 countries
Brand-wise EV sales
e Vitara helps Maruti gain ground
Maruti Suzuki currently sells just one EV in India – the e Vitara. Hyundai, for example, offers the Creta Electric and Ioniq 5, while VinFast has three models on sale. Tata Motors and Mahindra each have significantly larger EV portfolios. Despite entering the EV market later than most major manufacturers, the model has quickly helped the company establish a presence in the segment. Between January and May 2026, Maruti averaged 873 EV units per month, ahead of VinFast (827), Hyundai (583), BYD (488) and Kia (405).
Maruti Suzuki's established brand presence, extensive sales and service network, and competitive pricing have also helped the e Vitara gain traction. Among midsize electric SUVs currently on sale, it is priced below rivals such as the VinFast VF6, MG ZS EV, Hyundai Creta Electric and Mahindra BE 6 at the entry level, with only the MG Windsor EV offering a lower starting price.
The achievement comes at a time when demand for electric passenger vehicles continues to grow. EV registrations rose 77 percent year on year to 52,274 units during April and May, while penetration reached 6.4 percent in May. Rising fuel costs, improving charging infrastructure and a wider choice of electric models have also contributed to the growing demand for EVs.
Maruti Suzuki has also established India as a key export base for the e Vitara. Since exports began in September 2025, the company has shipped more than 35,000 units to 46 countries. The e Vitara is now Maruti's third-largest export model after the Fronx and Jimny. Maruti Suzuki also manufactures its rebadge version of the e-Vitara for Toyota, which is sold as Urban Cruiser eBella.
Production constraints continue
Maruti Suzuki said bookings for the e Vitara have crossed 4,000 units in the past month, although supply remains constrained by production capacity. The company expects to increase output from August or September. Until then, e Vitara production is expected to remain at around 2,000 units a month.
Charging network expansion underway
As part of its EV strategy, Maruti Suzuki aims to establish 100,000 public and private charging points by 2030. The company has partnered with 13 charge-point operators and says it has already installed more than 2,000 charging points across 1,100 cities. It also offers Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS), subscription plans and an assured buyback programme for e Vitara buyers.
Glenn Noronha
Viraaj Bhatnagar
Saptarshi Mondal
