
Electric Car Sales in India Rise 76% in October, Tata Leads the Charge
What Happened?
In October 2026, electric vehicle sales in India surged by 76.47% year-on-year to 37,049 units. Tata Motors led the market with 14,669 units sold.
Key points
- Electric passenger vehicle sales reached 37,049 units in October 2026.
- The market share of electric vehicles was 7.3%, down from 8.5% in September.
- Tata Motors sold 14,669 units, marking a 77.61% year-on-year growth.
- Mahindra secured second place with 8,538 units sold, an 85.65% YoY increase.
- VinFast Auto India recorded 2,571 units, a 1,710.56% YoY increase.
- Kia India sold 1,395 units, up 10.54% from September.
Key insights
- Tata Motors' strong performance may reinforce its market leadership in the EV sector.
- The decline in market share suggests increasing competition in the electric vehicle market.
- Mahindra's growth could indicate a shift in consumer preferences towards diverse EV options.
Why it matters
The rise in electric vehicle sales indicates growing consumer interest in sustainable transportation.
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India Today

