January 2026 just proved it: electric cars are no longer a “future thing” in India — they’re here, they’re selling fast, and the game is changing quickly.
Total electric passenger vehicle sales hit 18,470 units last month — a massive 55% increase compared to January 2025. That’s not just growth; that’s the moment the market moved from early fans to everyday families choosing EVs.
Here’s what really happened in Electric Car Sales Jan 2026.
Electric Car Sales Jan 2026
The Top 3 Still Rule — But Competition Is Heating Up
- Tata Motors – 8,007 units (1st place) Tata crossed 8,000 sales in a single month for the first time. Nexon EV and Punch EV are still the stars. Market share slipped a bit to 43% because more brands are fighting hard.
- JSW MG Motor – 4,703 units (2nd place) MG is winning big with the Windsor EV and its smart “Battery-as-a-Service” plan. EVs now make up 70–80% of all MG sales in India — huge!
- Mahindra & Mahindra – 3,668 units (3rd place) The biggest winner of the month! Mahindra jumped 395% year-on-year. The XEV 9e and BE 6 finally gave them the EV push they needed.
The Big Disruptor: VinFast Takes 4th Spot
In only six months since launching in India, Vietnam’s VinFast sold 435 units in January — enough to jump past Hyundai and grab 4th place. Their VF 6 and VF 7 are hitting the sweet ₹25–40 lakh range perfectly, helped by a new plant in Thoothukudi and 75 showrooms already open.
Electric Car Sales Jan 2026 – Quick Ranking Table
| Rank | Brand | Units Sold | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tata Motors | 8,007 | Nexon & Punch EV lead the pack |
| 2 | JSW MG Motor | 4,703 | Windsor EV + Battery-as-a-Service magic |
| 3 | Mahindra | 3,668 | 395% YoY growth – BE range takes off |
| 4 | VinFast | 435 | Newcomer beats Hyundai in just 6 months |
| 5 | Hyundai | 333 | Creta Electric doing the heavy lifting |
| 6 | BMW | 321 | Luxury EV king (70% of premium segment) |
| 7 | Kia | 309 | Steady growth from small base |
| 8 | BYD | 231 | Premium EVs holding position |
| 9 | Maruti Suzuki | 215 | First real EV sales – e Vitara just started |
Maruti Wakes Up + Luxury Stays Strong
Maruti Suzuki sold 215 units — small number, but it’s their first proper step into EVs with the e Vitara. Full production is coming soon — watch out, everyone!
In luxury EVs, BMW stays on top with 321 units (61% YoY growth), owning almost 70% of that segment.
What’s Next for Electric Car Sales Jan 2026 Trend?
Buyers now care more about range, tech, charging ease, and price than just the brand name. With EV share crossing 5% of all passenger cars, and big launches like VinFast’s Limo Green MPV and Maruti’s full EV push coming, the 2026 leaderboard is going to change a lot.
January 2026 wasn’t just a good month — it was the month India’s EV story became unstoppable.
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Sundar More is an automobile and technology writer with a background in Mechanical Engineering. He has a deep interest in automobiles, electric vehicles, and the latest innovations in automotive technology. By combining engineering knowledge with a passion for writing, Sundar delivers informative, easy-to-understand articles for CrickDuniya.in, helping readers stay updated on new launches, features, and trends shaping the future of mobility.
