Archive · 8 Sep 2026
India EV Retail Sales Hit Record August High, Penetration Rises
People in India bought more electric vehicles in August 2026 than ever before in that month.
Sales reached 298,448 vehicles, which was 52.9% more than in August 2025.
Electric vehicles made up 12.3% of all vehicle sales, compared with 9.5% a year earlier.
Electric scooters and motorcycles were the largest group, with 183,204 sold.
Electric three-wheelers had the highest electric share, at 65.3% of their segment.
Electric commercial vehicles grew the fastest, with sales nearly tripling from the previous year.
Electric cars also grew strongly, reaching 30,696 sales.
FADA said lower running costs, better charging infrastructure, customer confidence and government policies helped support the growth.
India’s EV retail sales rose 52.9% year-on-year to a record 298,448 units in August 2026.
EV penetration increased to 12.3% from 9.5% a year earlier, with all four segments posting record August sales.
Electric two-wheeler sales rose 67.05% year-on-year to 183,204 units, led by TVS Motor.
Electric three-wheelers reached 79,846 units, while their segment penetration climbed to 65.3%.
Electric commercial vehicle sales nearly tripled to 4,702 units, and electric passenger vehicle sales rose 51.89% to 30,696 units.
- Who
- Indian vehicle buyers, manufacturers and dealers, with data reported by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).
- What
- Electric vehicle retail sales reached a record August total of 298,448 units, while EV penetration rose to 12.3%.
- When
- August 2026; the data was released on Tuesday.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- FADA attributed the trend to running-cost economics, expanding charging infrastructure, maturing consumer confidence, PM E-DRIVE and state policies.
- Total EV sales
- 298,448 units in August 2026
- Year-on-year growth
- 52.9%
- Overall EV penetration
- 12.3%, up from 9.5% in August 2025
- Largest EV segment
- Electric two-wheelers, with 183,204 units
- Fastest-growing segment
- Electric commercial vehicles, with sales nearly tripling to 4,702 units
- Electric three-wheeler penetration
- 65.3%, up from 56.6% a year earlier
- Electric passenger vehicle sales
- 30,696 units, up 51.89% year-on-year