Electric Vehicle Retail Sales in India Rise 52.9% in August

Electric Vehicle Retail Sales in India increased 52.9 percent year-on-year to 2,98,448 units in August 2026, according to data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). EV penetration rose to 12.3 percent from 9.5 percent in August 2025. All four EV categories recorded year-on-year growth during the month. Electric two-wheelers represented the largest portion of overall EV retail volumes, while electric three-wheelers continued to record the highest category-level penetration. The figures were compiled from 1,467 of 1,469 Regional Transport Offices (RTOs), with Telangana data unavailable for electric commercial vehicles and three-wheelers.

Electric Two-Wheeler Retail Sales Rise 67%

Electric two-wheeler retail sales reached 1,83,204 units in August 2026, marking a 67.05 percent year-on-year increase. Despite the annual growth, monthly sales declined 10.35 percent from 2,04,362 units in July. TVS Motor Company led the segment with 48,938 units, followed by Bajaj Auto with 41,114 units and Ather Energy with 28,757 units. Hero MotoCorp recorded 19,007 units, while Ola Electric registered 13,852 units. Electric two-wheelers represented 10.7 percent of total two-wheeler retail sales in August, compared with 7.7 percent a year earlier.

Electric Three-Wheeler Sales Reach 79,846 Units

Electric three-wheeler retail sales increased 25.28 percent year-on-year to 79,846 units in August 2026, although volumes fell 8.28 percent from July. Bajaj Auto was the largest seller with 13,833 units, followed by Mahindra Group with 12,819 units. TVS Motor Company recorded 4,415 units during the month. Electric three-wheelers reached a 65.3 percent market share in August, up from 56.6 percent in the same month of 2025. The category therefore maintained the highest penetration among the EV segments covered by the FADA retail data.

Electric Passenger Vehicle Sales Increase 51.9%

Electric passenger vehicle retail sales rose 51.89 percent year-on-year to 30,696 units in August 2026. Monthly volumes declined 6.78 percent from the 32,928 units recorded in July. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles led the segment with 13,158 units, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra with 6,464 units and JSW MG Motor India with 4,622 units. Electric passenger vehicles accounted for 7.6 percent of total passenger vehicle retail sales in August, compared with 5.8 percent in August 2025. The annual increase therefore coincided with a higher EV share of overall passenger vehicle retail activity.

Electric Commercial Vehicle Sales Reach Record August

Electric commercial vehicle retail sales more than doubled year-on-year, increasing from 1,631 units in August 2025 to a record 4,702 units in August 2026. Sales were also 32.23 percent higher than the 3,556 units recorded in July. Tata Motors led the category with 1,416 units, followed by Euler Motors with 849 units and Sany Heavy Industry India with 605 units. Mahindra Group recorded 360 units, while Olectra Greentech registered 315 units. Electric commercial vehicles accounted for 5.18 percent of commercial vehicle retail sales in August, compared with 2.06 percent a year earlier.

August 2026 EV Retail Sales by Category

FADA's August retail data shows that each EV category expanded on a year-on-year basis, although the monthly movement differed across segments. Electric two-wheelers remained the largest contributor by volume, while electric three-wheelers recorded the highest penetration rate. Electric commercial vehicles posted the strongest annual growth rate among the four categories and also recorded their highest August retail volume. The table below summarizes the reported August 2026 sales, year-on-year changes, and available penetration or market-share figures for each segment.

FADA Data Coverage Includes 1,467 RTOs

FADA said the August 2026 retail figures were collated from 1,467 of 1,469 RTOs. The available data provides the reported national picture across electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, and commercial vehicles, while one regional data limitation remains relevant to two categories. Telangana data was not available for electric commercial vehicle and electric three-wheeler sales. This limitation does not change the figures reported by FADA, but it defines the coverage underlying the August category-level results and should be considered when comparing the reported figures with future datasets that include the missing regional information.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The August results indicate that EV adoption continued to expand across India's major vehicle categories, with particularly strong annual growth in two-wheelers and commercial vehicles and the highest penetration remaining in three-wheelers. The rise in overall EV penetration from 9.5 percent to 12.3 percent gives manufacturers and dealers evidence of broader retail adoption, while the record August result for electric commercial vehicles points to increasing relevance in commercial applications. Competition among leading manufacturers is likely to remain active across segments, and subsequent FADA monthly data will help determine whether the strong year-on-year growth rates are sustained beyond August.

Frequently Asked Questions

What were India's EV retail sales in August 2026?
India recorded 2,98,448 electric vehicle retail sales in August 2026, representing a 52.9 percent year-on-year increase and raising overall EV penetration to 12.3 percent. Electric two-wheelers contributed the largest volume at 1,83,204 units, while electric three-wheelers recorded the highest category penetration at 65.3 percent. Electric passenger vehicle sales reached 30,696 units, and electric commercial vehicle sales reached a record 4,702 units. FADA compiled the figures from 1,467 of 1,469 RTOs, with Telangana data unavailable for electric commercial vehicles and three-wheelers.