India's Electric Vehicle Sales Jump 63% Year-on-Year in July

India's electric vehicle (EV) market continues its robust expansion, with total registrations in July 2026 surging by over 63% compared to the previous year. The market recorded 307,752 units sold, indicating sustained consumer adoption across the country, according to a report by JMK Research & Analytics.

Month-on-month, overall EV sales saw a slight increase of 0.72%, rising from 305,566 units in June to 307,752 units in July. The annual growth rate reached approximately 63.18% compared to July 2025. Electric two-wheelers remain the dominant segment, capturing a 61.37% share of total EV registrations. Electric passenger three-wheelers followed with 23.72%, while electric cars accounted for 10.01% of sales. Electric cargo three-wheelers contributed 3.75%.

The report highlighted significant year-on-year growth in electric car sales, which reached 30,806 units in July, an 81% increase. Despite a slight 2% dip from the previous month, EV penetration in the passenger vehicle segment climbed to 7.92%. This steady rise is attributed to structural factors, including a broader range of EV models, ongoing expansion of charging infrastructure, and growing consumer confidence.

Electric three-wheeler sales also demonstrated strength, increasing by 9% month-on-month to 84,554 units and showing a 22% rise year-on-year. This segment benefits from improved financing options, favorable operating economics, and a lower total cost of ownership for commercial operators. EV penetration in the three-wheeler segment recovered to 65.55% in July.

Geographically, Uttar Pradesh led in EV registrations with 47,062 units, followed by Maharashtra (36,642) and Karnataka (29,183). The top 10 states collectively accounted for about 77% of India's total EV registrations, underscoring the concentration of adoption in key regional markets.

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The sustained growth in E-car sales is increasingly being driven by structural factors such as a wider portfolio of EV models, continued expansion of charging infrastructure, and improving consumer confidence.