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Mahindra Overtakes MG as India’s Second-Largest EV Maker
Mahindra became India’s second-biggest electric-car maker in the first half of 2026.
It sold more electric cars than JSW MG Motor India.
Mahindra’s biggest success was the XEV 9S, a large electric car with seven seats.
Families who need extra space helped make the XEV 9S popular.
The MG Windsor was still the best-selling individual electric model.
Tata Motors remained the overall market leader.
MG plans to launch the Hector Tomahawk EV on August 26.
Mahindra also introduced an updated BE 6 and is developing another model called the BE 7.
Maruti Suzuki is becoming a stronger competitor with its eVitara.
Mahindra sold 38,751 EVs in India during January-June 2026, surpassing MG’s 27,973 units.
Tata Motors remained the market leader with 59,961 EV sales across seven models.
Mahindra’s seven-seat XEV 9S sold 18,167 units, making it India’s second-best-selling EV model.
The MG Windsor led individual EV models with 19,080 units during the period.
Maruti Suzuki’s eVitara sold 8,572 units in five months, adding another major competitor to the market.
- Who
- Mahindra, JSW MG Motor India, Tata Motors, and Maruti Suzuki competed in India’s EV market.
- What
- Mahindra overtook JSW MG Motor India to become India’s second-largest EV manufacturer by sales.
- Where
- India.
- When
- The sales comparison covers January through June 2026; MG plans to launch the Hector Tomahawk EV on August 26.
- Why
- Mahindra’s broader EV lineup and strong demand for the seven-seat XEV 9S increased its sales.
Mahindra’s Momentum
MG’s Catch-Up Prospects
Current market position
Mahindra’s Momentum
Mahindra’s wider range of EV models and the additional sales generated by the seven-seat XEV 9S helped it move ahead of MG.
MG’s Catch-Up Prospects
MG remains a significant EV manufacturer, led by the Windsor, but its first-half sales were lower than Mahindra’s.
Future competition
Mahindra’s Momentum
An analyst expects Mahindra to maintain its lead because it has more EV models, including the updated BE 6 SPORTEQ and the planned BE 7.
MG’s Catch-Up Prospects
MG’s planned Hector Tomahawk EV, built on the ADAPT platform, could attract multi-seater SUV buyers and narrow the sales gap if priced well.
Market expansion
Mahindra’s Momentum
Mahindra’s XEV 9S addressed demand from larger families without reducing sales of its five-seat XEV 9e, according to an industry analyst.
MG’s Catch-Up Prospects
Maruti Suzuki’s eVitara and its reported plans for a three-row, seven-seat EV could create stronger competition for both Mahindra and market leader Tata Motors.
Key facts
- Mahindra H1 2026 EV sales
- 38,751 units
- JSW MG Motor India H1 2026 EV sales
- 27,973 units
- Tata Motors H1 2026 EV sales
- 59,961 units across seven models
- Best-selling EV model
- MG Windsor, with 19,080 units
- Second-best-selling EV model
- Mahindra XEV 9S, with 18,167 units
- Mahindra XEV 9e sales
- 11,149 units in the first half of 2026
- Maruti Suzuki eVitara sales
- 8,572 units from February through June 2026
Quotes
Gaurav Vangaal
Associate director for LVP forecasting at Mobility Global
“Mahindra took the lead over MG because the XEV 9S, a seven-seater electric SUV, brought in additional sales for Mahindra without cannibalising the five-seater XEV 9e.”
financialexpress.com
“The XEV 9S meets the need of such families.”
financialexpress.com
Sources
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