- Electric car registrations in India grew by 51.89% YoY to 30,696 units in August 2026, compared to 20,210 units in August 2025.
- Despite the growth, registrations declined 6.78% MoM from 32,928 units in July 2026.
- EV penetration in the overall car market eased to 7.63% in August 2026, down from 7.90% in July.
- Tata Motors led the market with 13,158 units registered, accounting for 42.87% of total registrations.
- Mahindra followed in second place with 6,464 units, holding a 21.06% market share.
- VinFast jumped to fourth place with 2,199 units, marking a 48.38% MoM increase.
- The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) reported a record August for all EV categories, with total EV retail reaching 2,98,448 units, up 53% YoY.
India's electric car market saw a remarkable growth of 51.89% year-on-year in August 2026, with registrations reaching 30,696 units, up from 20,210 units in August 2025.1
Tata Motors led the charge, securing a dominant 42.87% market share with 13,158 units sold, marking a 63.17% increase from the previous year, despite a 3.80% decline from July's figures.45
Following Tata, Mahindra held the second position with 6,464 units, reflecting a 56.17% year-on-year growth, although it experienced a 16.51% drop from July. Together, Tata and Mahindra accounted for nearly 64% of the total electric car registrations.6
JSW MG Motor ranked third with 4,622 units, but faced a 17.77% decline year-on-year. Notably, VinFast surged to fourth place with 2,199 units, a 48.38% increase month-on-month, despite earlier announcements to pause its expansion in India.7
Overall, the electric vehicle (EV) penetration in the car market slightly decreased from 7.90% in July to 7.63% in August, yet it remains significantly higher than the 5.83% recorded a year ago.3
The total retail sales of electric passenger vehicles grew by around 52% year-on-year, showcasing the ongoing shift towards electric mobility in India.
Overall, August 2026 marked a record month for electric vehicle sales in India, with a total of 2,98,448 units sold across all categories, reflecting a 53% increase year-on-year.8
“Tata and Mahindra together accounted for nearly 64% of August's electric car registrations, while MG Motor saw a 17.77% YoY decline. Across all EV categories, total retail reached 2,98,448 units, up 53% YoY, with electric commercial vehicles hitting an all-time monthly high of 4,702 units.”
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