India Electric Vehicle Sales 2025: India’s electric mobility story gathered fresh momentum in 2025 as electric vehicle (EV) sales climbed to 2.3 million units, pushing EV penetration to 8 per cent of total new vehicle registrations, according to data from the government’s Vahan Portal.
The latest figures highlight the growing acceptance of electric mobility across vehicle segments, with two-wheelers and three-wheelers continuing to anchor the transition away from internal combustion engines.
Two- and Three-Wheelers Drive Adoption
Industry data analysed by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) shows that electric two-wheelers remained the dominant force in the EV ecosystem. Sales in this segment reached 1.28 million units in 2025, accounting for over half of all EVs sold during the year.
Electric three-wheelers also maintained strong momentum, registering around 0.8 million units, or 35 per cent of total EV sales. The segment continues to benefit from demand in shared mobility and last-mile transport, particularly in urban and semi-urban markets.
Electric Cars and Commercial EVs Gain Ground
Electric four-wheeler sales stood at 1.75 lakh units in 2025. While still a relatively small share of the overall passenger vehicle market, the segment saw increasing uptake in light commercial electric vehicles, especially electric goods carriers used for intra-city logistics and e-commerce deliveries.
Overall Auto Market Context
India’s broader automobile market recorded 28.2 million vehicle registrations in 2025. Two-wheelers remained the backbone of the industry with a 72 per cent share, while passenger vehicles crossed 4.4 million units. Tractors and agricultural vehicles also posted healthy volumes of over 1.06 million units, reflecting steady rural demand.
Uttar Pradesh Leads EV Sales
On the geographic front, Uttar Pradesh emerged as India’s largest EV market, with sales exceeding 4 lakh units, translating to 18 per cent of national EV volumes. Maharashtra followed with 2.66 lakh units, while Karnataka recorded sales of around 2 lakh units.
Interestingly, several smaller states and Union Territories reported higher EV penetration compared to national averages. Delhi posted an EV-to-ICE ratio of 14 per cent, while Kerala stood at 12 per cent. In the Northeast, Tripura led with an EV share of 18 per cent, followed by Assam at 14 per cent, indicating the growing impact of local policies and incentives.
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Investments and Outlook
The EV sector also saw sustained investor interest. Total funding in 2025 crossed $1.4 billion, marking a 27 per cent increase over the previous year. Electric vehicle manufacturers accounted for the bulk of the capital inflows, with Delhi-based companies leading fund-raising activity.
Looking ahead, industry estimates project electric passenger vehicle sales of around 1.75 lakh units in FY26. With EV sales having grown sharply over the past decade—from tens of thousands of units in the mid-2010s to over two million annually—the sector is increasingly seen as a long-term growth engine.
Analysts also point to a significant export opportunity emerging from the shift to electric mobility, with India’s auto component industry potentially tapping into a $100 billion global market as EV adoption accelerates worldwide.
The 2025 numbers underline a clear trend: while challenges around charging infrastructure and affordability remain, electric vehicles are steadily moving from niche to mainstream in India’s automotive landscape.
Yogesh Kolhe is a market and business news author with a focus on the automobile sector and gold and silver price movements, offering readers practical insights into industry and market trends.
