Electric passenger vehicle retail hits record high in June 2026, crosses 31,800 units
India's electric passenger vehicle market recorded its highest-ever monthly retail sales in June 2026, crossing 31,800 units for the first time as EV adoption accelerated and market penetration reached 7.7 per cent.
by Saumya Shubham Jha · India TodayIndia's electric passenger vehicle (PV) market registered its strongest-ever monthly retail performance in June 2026, with registrations crossing the 31,000-unit mark for the first time. According to the latest retail data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), electric passenger vehicle sales stood at 31,823 units during the month, marking a 107.75 per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump from 15,318 units sold in June 2025. On a month-on-month (MoM) basis, sales were up 19.27 per cent from 26,682 units in May 2026.
| Month | Market Share |
|---|---|
| Jun'26 | 7.7% |
| May'26 | 6.6% |
| Jun'25 | 4.8% |
The strong performance also pushed the electric passenger vehicle penetration in India's overall passenger vehicle market to 7.7 per cent in June, up from 6.6 per cent in May and 4.8 per cent in the same month last year, highlighting the rapid adoption of EVs among private buyers.
| PV OEM | Jun'26 | May'26 | Jun'25 | MoM % | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TATA Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd | 12,187 | 10,340 | 5,375 | 17.86% | 126.73% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd | 7,766 | 6,210 | 3,513 | 25.06% | 121.06% |
| JSW MG Motor India Pvt Ltd | 5,861 | 4,984 | 4,691 | 17.60% | 24.94% |
| Maruti Suzuki India Ltd | 1,919 | 1,591 | – | 20.62% | – |
| VinFast Auto India Pvt Ltd | 1,404 | 1,238 | – | 13.41% | – |
| BYD India Pvt Ltd | 873 | 686 | 577 | 27.26% | 51.30% |
| BMW India Pvt Ltd | 497 | 352 | 242 | 41.19% | 105.37% |
| Kia India Pvt Ltd | 449 | 349 | 50 | 28.65% | 798.00% |
| Hyundai Motor India Ltd | 352 | 460 | 596 | -23.48% | -40.94% |
| Mercedes-Benz AG | 234 | 208 | 113 | 12.50% | 107.08% |
| Volvo Auto India Pvt Ltd | 37 | 29 | 26 | 27.59% | 42.31% |
| Tesla India Motors & Energy Pvt Ltd | 37 | 35 | – | 5.71% | – |
| Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd | 32 | – | 1 | – | 3100.00% |
| Stellantis Automobiles India Pvt Ltd | 24 | 22 | 100 | 9.09% | -76.00% |
| Others | 151 | 178 | 34 | -15.17% | 344.12% |
| Total | 31,823 | 26,682 | 15,318 | 19.27% | 107.75% |
Tata Motors retained its leadership in the segment with 12,187 units retailed, registering a 126.73 per cent YoY growth and a 17.86 per cent increase over May. Mahindra and Mahindra continued its strong momentum with 7,766 units, recording a 121.06 per cent YoY growth, driven by sustained demand for its expanding electric SUV portfolio.
JSW MG Motor India secured the third position with 5,861 units, up 24.94 per cent YoY, while Maruti Suzuki, buoyed by the early response to its first electric offering, retailed 1,919 units in June.
Among newer entrants, VinFast retailed 1,404 units, while BYD India recorded 873 units, a 51.3 per cent YoY increase. BMW India also posted a strong performance with 497 electric cars, more than doubling its volumes from a year ago. Kia India retailed 449 units, registering the highest annual growth among major brands at 798 per cent, albeit on a low base.
Meanwhile, Hyundai Motor India saw EV retail decline to 352 units, down 40.94 per cent year-on-year, while Mercedes-Benz India reported 234 units, reflecting a 107.08 per cent increase. Volvo Auto India, Tesla India Motors & Energy, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, and Stellantis together accounted for a smaller share of the market.
Commenting on the overall EV performance, FADA President C S Vigneshwar said June 2026 marked a defining month for India's transition to electric mobility, with 3,06,220 electric vehicles retailed across all segments, the highest ever recorded by FADA and nearly 63 per cent higher than a year ago.
He noted that the growth was broad-based rather than being driven by a single category, with electric passenger vehicles and electric commercial vehicles both posting record monthly sales, while electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers also maintained strong momentum.
Vigneshwar added that the milestone reflects the increasing maturity of India's EV ecosystem, where legacy automakers, emerging domestic brands and global manufacturers are all expanding their presence. He said improving affordability, a stronger charging infrastructure and growing consumer confidence are helping electric mobility move firmly into the mainstream of the Indian automotive market.
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