India electric passenger vehicle retail rises 76.47% in October 2026 to 37,049 units, FADA data shows
By Eve
Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) data shows India's electric passenger vehicle retail sales reached 37,049 units in October 2026, against 20,995 a year earlier. Penetration reached 7.3%, up from 3.5% in October 2025 but below the 8.5% recorded in September 2026. Tata Motors led with 14,669 units (up 77.6%), followed by Mahindra and Mahindra with 8,538 units (up 85.7% from 4,599) and JSW MG Motor India with 5,939 units (up 10.8%).
Why it matters
A near doubling of penetration year on year points to a fast growing base of new EVs that will need public and destination charging, with demand concentrated around a few domestic manufacturers. The dip from September's 8.5% is a reminder that monthly volumes can move, so rollout plans should be tested against uneven demand.
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- “Electric PV Retail Surges 76% in October 2026 as Tata and Mahindra Lead Volume Growth”
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- 6 November 2026
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