India Electric Car Sales Jump 76 Percent in October 2026 Led by Tata and Mahindra

India saw a strong rise in electric car sales during October 2026, with total vehicle registrations reaching 37,049 units.

Market Leaders

This total marked a 76.47 percent increase compared to the same month last year. Sales also grew by 2.61 percent from the 36,108 units sold in September 2026. Tata Motors stayed at the top of the market with 14,669 units sold in October. This gave the company a 77.61 percent yearly jump, even though its monthly sales saw a tiny drop of 0.82 percent. Mahindra took second place with 8,538 electric cars sold, showing an 85.65 percent yearly increase and a 9.74 percent monthly rise.

Other Automakers

JSW MG Motor came in third place with 5,939 units sold, growing by 10.80 percent year-on-year and 13.30 percent month-on-month. Kia India also did well by selling 1,395 electric vehicles, which is an 85.50 percent yearly jump. Maruti Suzuki sold 1,200 electric cars in October, showing a 8.70 percent monthly increase from September.

Context

Electric vehicle sales in India continue to grow quickly as more buyers choose battery-powered cars over traditional fuel vehicles. Major car companies are launching more electric models to meet this rising demand across the country.