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India’s EV Registrations Hit April Record at 239,025

FADA data suggest broader lineups are drawing more Indian drivers to plug-in options.

Overview

  • Total EV registrations reached a record 239,025 in April 2026, rising 41% year over year on FADA retail data reported Thursday.
  • Electric passenger cars led the momentum with 23,506 units, up about 75% from a year earlier, with Tata at 8,543 units and Mahindra at 5,413.
  • Electric two-wheelers remained the volume engine at roughly 149,000 units, up about 61% year over year but down 22% from March, led by TVS, Bajaj and Ather.
  • Other segments showed steadier gains, with electric three-wheelers at 64,549 units and commercial EVs near 2,240 posting the fastest growth rate from a small base.
  • From under 1,000 registrations in April 2020 to 239,025 in April 2026, India’s EV market has scaled quickly as more models arrive and charging access expands.