EV Sales April 2026: Massive 41% YoY Jump, Electric 2-Wheelers Lead Charge

India's electric vehicle industry has started FY2027 on a strong note, recording its best-ever April sales performance. According to the latest Vahan portal data, total EV retail sales across electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles reached 2,39,025 units in April 2026, registering a massive 41 percent year-on-year growth compared to 1,69,360 units sold in April 2025.

Electric Two-Wheeler Sales: April 2026

The electric two-wheeler segment remained the biggest contributor to India's EV sales in April 2026. A total of 1,48,740 electric scooters and motorcycles were sold during the month, marking a strong 61 percent YoY increase over 92,536 units sold in April 2025.

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Electric two-wheelers alone accounted for 62 percent of India's total EV sales last month, up from 55 percent a year ago. The growth comes despite the reduced price gap between internal combustion engine (ICE) scooters and EVs after GST revisions.

Industry experts believe the possibility of petrol price hikes due to the ongoing global crude oil supply crisis is encouraging more buyers to shift towards electric mobility.

Leading the market were TVS Motor Company, Bajaj Auto, Ather Energy, Hero Vida and Ola Electric. Together, these top five manufacturers held nearly 84 percent of the total e-2W market share in April 2026.

Electric Three-Wheeler Sales: April 2026

India's electric three-wheeler industry recorded comparatively slower growth but continued to strengthen its position in the overall three-wheeler market. In April 2026, total e-3W sales stood at 64,549 units, up 3 percent from 62,489 units sold during the same period last year.
While the segment's share in overall EV sales dropped to 27 percent from 37 percent in April 2025, electric three-wheelers continued eating into the market share of CNG-powered three-wheelers.

Out of the total 1,06,905 three-wheelers sold in India during April 2026, electric models accounted for nearly 60 percent. 

The competition in the electric three-wheeler space remained intense between Mahindra Last Mile Mobility and Bajaj Auto. The difference between both manufacturers was just 567 units during the month. Other major players in the segment included TVS Motor Company and several regional manufacturers.

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Electric Passenger Vehicle Sales: April 2026

The electric passenger vehicle segment emerged as one of the fastest-growing categories in April 2026. Sales of electric cars, SUVs and MPVs rose sharply by 73 percent YoY to 23,265 units, compared to 13,409 units sold in April 2025.
This also became the second-highest monthly retail sales figure ever recorded for the electric passenger vehicle segment after March 2026.

Tata Motors continued to lead the electric car market with sales of over 8,500 EVs during the month. The company registered 77.17 percent YoY growth and secured a 37 percent market share. Models like the Tata Nexon EV, Punch EV, Tiago EV and the recently introduced Harrier EV continued driving demand.

One of the biggest highlights of April 2026 was Mahindra & Mahindra outperforming JSW MG Motor India for the second consecutive month. Mahindra sold 5,394 electric SUVs during the month, securing a 24 percent market share.

VinFast India also posted impressive growth. The company crossed the 1,000-unit monthly sales mark for the first time since entering the Indian market. VinFast sold 1,231 units of the VF6, VF7 and VF MPV7 electric vehicles in April 2026.

Maruti Suzuki India also achieved a milestone by delivering over 1,000 units of the e-Vitara electric SUV for the first time, ending the month with 1,222 units sold.

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Electric Commercial Vehicle Sales: April 2026

India's electric commercial vehicle segment also posted strong growth during April 2026. Total sales reached 2,236 units, recording a massive 148 percent YoY increase over 903 units sold in April 2025.

Electric light commercial vehicles and small cargo carriers remained the biggest growth drivers of the segment. This category alone contributed 1,817 units, accounting for nearly 81 percent of total electric commercial vehicle sales.

Electric bus sales also increased by 23 percent YoY to 342 units, while heavy electric goods carriers witnessed an impressive 267 percent growth with 77 units sold.

Tata Motors emerged as the market leader in the electric commercial vehicle segment with 799 units and a 36 percent market share. Euler Motors secured the second position with 518 units, followed by Mahindra Last Mile Mobility with 285 units.