Electric Car Sales in India Jump 76 Percent to 37,049 Units for October 2026: FADA

Tata Motors continues to hold the top position in the domestic electric vehicle segment. The manufacturer registered 14,669 units in October, representing a 77.61% year-on-year growth compared to the 8,259 units sold in October 2025. Despite this annual surge, the company experienced a marginal month-on-month decline of 0.82% from its September 2026 performance.

Market Performance and Manufacturer Rankings

Mahindra secured the second spot in the market with 8,538 electric vehicle sales. The company demonstrated strong momentum, achieving an 85.65% year-on-year increase and a 9.74% improvement over its September 2026 figures. JSW MG Motor followed in third place, reporting 5,939 units sold. The brand saw consistent growth, with sales rising 10.80% year-on-year and 13.30% month-on-month.

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VinFast, which entered the Indian market approximately 15 months ago, reported 2,571 registrations for October. While this reflects a significant 1,710.56% year-on-year increase from the 142 units recorded in October 2025, the company saw a 13.26% decline in volume compared to the previous month. Meanwhile, Kia India maintained a positive trend with 1,395 units sold, marking an 85.50% year-on-year increase and a 10.54% month-on-month rise.

Segment Trends and Luxury Performance

Maruti Suzuki continues to build its electric portfolio, recording 1,200 units in October, an 8.70% increase from September. Hyundai Motor reported 760 units, a 42.32% year-on-year rise, though it faced a 4.04% month-on-month dip. The company has indicated plans to introduce a new sub-four-meter electric SUV in the near future. BYD India recorded 737 units, with the company currently preparing for the introduction of its luxury Denza brand in the country.

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In the luxury sector, BMW India led with 462 units, reflecting 26.58% year-on-year growth. Tesla also showed notable activity with 291 units, a 627.50% increase compared to October 2025. Other manufacturers, including Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Citroen, and Volvo, reported varied results. Toyota saw a significant year-on-year jump to 190 units, while Mercedes-Benz experienced a decline, recording 62 units for the month. Citroen and Volvo reported 60 and 37 units respectively, rounding out the broader market performance.