Electric Vehicle Retail Sales Surge 16% to 22.7 Lakh Units in 2025: FADA
Electric vehicle retail sales in India surged 16.37% year-on-year to 22,70,107 units in 2025, driven primarily by electric passenger cars which grew 77.04% to 1,76,817 units. The three-wheeler segment maintained its leadership with 60.9% EV market share, while commercial vehicles and two-wheelers also showed strong growth. FADA emphasized that India's electrification is now scaling across segments, supported by improving product choices and total cost benefits.
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Electric vehicle retail sales in India demonstrated remarkable growth momentum in 2025, with total sales surging 16.37% year-on-year to 22,70,107 units, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers' Association (FADA). This represents a significant increase from the 19,50,727 units recorded in 2024, highlighting the accelerating adoption of electric mobility across various vehicle segments.
Passenger Cars Lead Growth Trajectory
Electric passenger cars emerged as the standout performer, recording exceptional growth of 77.04% to reach 1,76,817 units in 2025. This dramatic increase from 99,975 units in the previous year has elevated the EV market share in passenger vehicles to approximately 4%, up from 2.4% in 2024.
| Vehicle Segment | 2025 Sales | 2024 Sales | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Passenger Cars | 1,76,817 units | 99,975 units | +77.04% |
| Electric Two-Wheelers | 12,79,951 units | 11,49,416 units | +11.36% |
| Electric Three-Wheelers | 7,97,733 units | 6,91,313 units | +15.39% |
| Electric Commercial Vehicles | 15,606 units | 10,123 units | +54.20% |
Commercial Segments Show Strong Momentum
The commercial vehicle segment displayed robust growth with e-commercial vehicle sales increasing 54.2% to 15,606 units from 10,123 units in the previous year. This growth has pushed the EV share in commercial vehicles to 1.55%, indicating growing acceptance of electric solutions in commercial applications.
Electric three-wheelers continued their dominance in the segment, with retail sales rising 15.39% to 7,97,733 units. The three-wheeler category now commands an impressive 60.9% EV market share, demonstrating the strong economics of electric vehicles in last-mile mobility solutions.
Two-Wheeler Segment Maintains Steady Growth
Electric two-wheeler sales registered steady growth of 11.36%, reaching 12,79,951 units compared to 11,49,416 units in 2024. The segment has achieved a 6.3% EV share, reflecting consistent consumer adoption in the personal mobility space.
Industry Outlook and Infrastructure Needs
CS Vigneshwar, President of FADA, emphasized that India's electrification journey has moved beyond the pilot phase and is now scaling across segments. He highlighted that the transition is being powered by improving product choices and total cost of ownership benefits.
The association stressed the importance of coordinated efforts in charging infrastructure development, policy continuity, and faster, more inclusive retail financing to make EV adoption more mainstream and accessible across India. These factors are considered crucial for sustaining the current growth momentum and expanding electric vehicle penetration in the Indian market.
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