India's electric-car surge: Tata leads the pack, Mahindra sales jump 170%

New Delhi, May. Demand for electric vehicles in India keeps rising. Latest figures show around 1,99,923 electric cars were sold in the country in FY2026 — a strong 83.6% jump over the previous year.

Tata's dominance

Tata Motors is the undisputed leader of India's electric-car market. The company sold 31,604 units between January and April 2026. Alongside the Punch and Nexon, the newly launched Harrier EV made an important contribution to these numbers.

Mahindra's sharp leap

Mahindra took second place and recorded the fastest growth — up 170.4% over the previous year. The company's "Born Electric" SUV lineup, which includes the BE 6 and XEV 9E, was the main driver of the surge.

Rising competition

Beyond Tata and Mahindra, MG Motors, VinFast, and Maruti Suzuki are also active in the market. Analysts say that expanding charging infrastructure, falling battery prices, and a steady stream of new models will accelerate India's EV market in the years ahead — a shift seen as significant for both the environment and energy security.