Electric Car Sales Report: Rising fuel prices, including petrol, diesel and CNG, continue to drive demand for electric vehicles in India. Electric car sales witnessed a marginal increase in July 2026 compared to the previous month.
According to the latest industry data, the country’s top five electric car manufacturers collectively sold 32,214 units in July 2026, up from 32,162 units in June 2026. This represents a month-on-month growth of 0.16%, indicating that demand for electric passenger vehicles remains steady despite broader market fluctuations.
Compared to July 2025, India’s electric car market has witnessed significant year-on-year growth. The top EV manufacturers had collectively sold 17,515 units in July 2025, while the figure rose sharply to 32,214 units in July 2026.
This translates to an impressive year-on-year growth of around 83%, highlighting the rapid adoption of electric cars in the country. However, the increase in overall sales has also been supported by the entry of several new automakers into the Indian EV market over the past year, contributing to the sector’s expanding footprint.
Tata Motors Retains Top Spot: Tata Motors continued to dominate India’s electric car market in July 2026, maintaining its leadership position in EV sales. The company sold 15,055 electric cars during the month, up from 14,657 units in June, registering month-on-month growth.
Tata Motors has consistently remained the market leader in India’s EV segment, driven by the strong demand for models such as the Nexon EV, Punch EV and Tiago EV. Its wide product portfolio and established presence in the electric mobility space continue to attract a large number of buyers.
JSW MG Secures Second Position: JSW MG ranked second among India’s top electric car manufacturers in July 2026, recording sales of 6,585 EVs. This marks a notable increase from 5,971 units sold in June, reflecting healthy month-on-month growth.
The company’s expanding electric vehicle portfolio and strong consumer response to its models have helped strengthen its position in the Indian EV market, making it one of the fastest-growing players in the segment.
Mahindra Ranks Third: Mahindra secured the third position in India’s electric car sales rankings in July 2026, selling 6,473 EVs during the month.
However, the company witnessed a month-on-month decline compared to June, when it sold 7,603 electric vehicles. Despite the drop in sales, Mahindra managed to retain its position among the top three EV manufacturers in India, supported by the growing popularity of its electric SUV lineup.
VinFast Enters Top Five: New EV entrant VinFast secured the fourth position in India’s electric car sales rankings in July 2026, selling 2,426 electric cars during the month.
The company recorded strong month-on-month growth, increasing its sales from 1,928 units in June. VinFast had no reported sales in July 2025, but within a year, the Vietnamese automaker has emerged as one of the leading players in India’s growing electric car market.
Maruti Suzuki Ranks Fifth: Maruti Suzuki secured the fifth position in India’s electric car sales rankings in July 2026, selling 1,675 electric vehicles during the month.
The company witnessed a decline compared to June, when it sold 2,003 EV units. Despite having only one electric model in its portfolio, Maruti Suzuki has managed to enter the top five EV manufacturers in the country.