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India Electric Two-Wheeler Sales Cross 1.36 Million in 2026
People in India are buying many more electric scooters and motorcycles this year.
More than 1.36 million were sold during the first eight months of 2026.
This was 60% higher than sales during the same period in 2025.
August alone saw nearly 183,000 electric two-wheelers sold.
TVS Motor Company sold the most, followed by Bajaj Auto.
Ather Energy and Vida also grew strongly.
The four biggest brands made up about three-quarters of all sales.
Cheaper running costs, more charging stations, better batteries, and more choices are helping electric vehicles become popular.
If sales continue at this pace, 2026 could set a new yearly record.
India sold 13,61,170 electric two-wheelers between January and August 2026, up 60% from the same period in 2025.
August sales reached 1,82,936 units, marking 67% year-on-year growth.
TVS Motor Company led the market with 3,56,579 units and a 26% share.
Bajaj Auto, Ather Energy, and Hero MotoCorp’s Vida brand followed with strong sales growth.
The top four manufacturers accounted for 10,38,973 units, or approximately 76% of total sales.
- Who
- Indian electric two-wheeler buyers and manufacturers including TVS Motor Company, Bajaj Auto, Ather Energy, and Hero MotoCorp’s Vida brand.
- What
- Electric two-wheeler sales reached 13,61,170 units in India during January-August 2026.
- Where
- India, including urban and semi-urban markets.
- When
- January through August 2026, with August sales reaching 1,82,936 units.
- Why
- The article attributes the growth to rising fuel prices, expanding charging infrastructure, improved battery technology, and increasing product choices.
Key facts
- January-August 2026 sales
- 13,61,170 electric two-wheelers
- Year-on-year growth
- 60% compared with 8,51,787 units in January-August 2025
- August 2026 sales
- 1,82,936 units, up 67% year on year
- Market leader
- TVS Motor Company with 3,56,579 units and a 26% share
- Second-largest manufacturer
- Bajaj Auto with 3,05,226 units and a 22% share
- Fastest growth among top four
- Hero MotoCorp’s Vida, up 151% year on year to 1,48,069 units
- Top-four combined share
- TVS, Bajaj, Ather, and Vida sold 10,38,973 units, approximately 76% of the market
Sources
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