Electric car registrations in India cross 3 lakh in 2026, Tata Motors leads

Electric car sales in India have touched their highest figure yet this year. Sales crossed 3 lakh in 2026, breaking the previous record for a single year. As of November 9, 2026, 3,04,701 electric cars had been registered in the country. The figure is expected to reach 3.25 lakh units by the end of December.

In 2025, 1,95,571 electric cars were registered over the whole year. That figure was passed in early November this time. Full-year sales are likely to rise by about 66%. In several months between January and October 2026, electric car sales stayed above 25,000 units. In June, 33,640 cars were registered and in July 34,717, while September saw the highest number, with 38,440 registrations.

Among manufacturers, Tata Motors has kept its first place. The company has sold 1,20,895 electric cars up to November 9 and has a market share of 39.67%. Tata's electric range includes 7 models.

Mahindra has moved up to second place. It registered 69,660 electric cars in the period and has a market share of 22.86%. JSW MG Motor, which was second last year, has slipped to third place this time, with 59,988 cars registered and a market share of 18.70%.

Among the other makers, Maruti Suzuki registered 12,390 electric cars and VinFast 15,867. Kia sold 7,612 units, BYD 6,755 units and Hyundai 6,013 units.

In the luxury segment, BMW sold 4,273 electric cars. Mercedes-Benz sales stood at 1,416 units and Tesla's at 1,153 units. Volvo registered 383 cars and Porsche 83.

The country's EV market is growing rapidly, and competition between companies such as Tata and Mahindra is likely to intensify.