India Electric Vehicle Sales Surge in July as E-Two-Wheelers Cross 2 Lakh Mark
India’s electric vehicle (EV) market reached a new registration high in July, with total vehicle registrations across all categories surging by over 66% year-on-year to around 3.3 lakh units. Official Vahan portal data indicates that electric two-wheelers served as the primary driver of this growth, surpassing the 2-lakh monthly registration threshold for the first time.
What Happened
Overall EV registrations across India rose to approximately 3.3 lakh units in July, compared to under 2 lakh units in July 2025 and 3.1 lakh units in June. Industry growth was supported by elevated oil prices, wider model choices across price segments, and expanding dealer networks.
Electric two-wheelers registered 2,04,201 units in July, up from about 1.95 lakh in June and nearly 1.1 lakh in July 2025. Electric models accounted for 11.2% of all two-wheeler registrations during the month, expanding from 10.6% in June. Average monthly registrations for electric two-wheelers reached around 1.7 lakh units in 2026, compared to 1.1 lakh in the previous year.
Among two-wheeler manufacturers, TVS Motor held the top spot by registering 55,465 units in July, up from 47,418 in June. Bajaj Auto ranked second with 45,562 Chetak registrations compared to 43,505 in June. Ather Energy recorded 30,317 registrations, down from 31,440 in June. Hero MotoCorp’s Vida brand increased to 22,883 units from 21,893, while Ola Electric saw registrations decrease to 14,102 units from 16,249.
In the passenger EV segment, momentum slowed slightly following a record June. Total electric passenger vehicle registrations eased to 32,660 units from 33,441 units in June, though figures remained significantly higher than the previous year. Tata Motors retained its market leadership in electric cars and SUVs, registering 13,568 units compared to 12,766 in June.
Key Highlights
- Overall EV registrations rose over 66% year-on-year to around 3.3 lakh units in July.
- Electric two-wheelers crossed the 2-lakh mark for the first time, reaching 2,04,201 registrations.
- Electric two-wheelers comprised 11.2% of all two-wheelers registered in July.
- TVS Motor led two-wheeler registrations with 55,465 units, followed by Bajaj Auto with 45,562 units.
- Ather Energy recorded 30,317 units, Hero MotoCorp (Vida) logged 22,883 units, and Ola Electric registered 14,102 units.
- Passenger EV registrations stood at 32,660 units, led by Tata Motors with 13,568 registrations.
Why This Matters
The climb in electric two-wheeler sales demonstrates rising consumer acceptance across different price points. Higher oil prices, broader vehicle availability, and expanding retail infrastructure continue to support adoption in the two-wheeler sector.
What to Watch Next
Market observers will track whether electric two-wheeler volumes remain above the 2-lakh mark in upcoming months and monitor trends in passenger EV sales after July’s slight month-on-month contraction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturer registered the highest number of electric two-wheelers in July?
TVS Motor recorded the highest number of electric two-wheeler registrations in July with 55,465 units, followed by Bajaj Auto with 45,562 units.
How many total EVs were registered in India in July?
According to Vahan data, total EV registrations across all categories reached approximately 3.3 lakh units in July, representing a growth of over 66% compared to July 2025.
What was the share of electric models in total two-wheeler registrations?
Electric two-wheelers accounted for 11.2% of all two-wheelers registered in July, up from 10.6% in June.
Source: Based on Vahan portal data reported by Times of India.