Electric car retail sales in India rose 76.47% year on year to 37,049 units in October 2026, according to FADA retail data reported by Autocar India on 9 November 2026. That compares with 20,995 units in October 2025, even as overall car sales fell about 14% in the same month.
Electric cars made up 7.3% of total car sales in October, up from 3.5% a year earlier but below September 2026’s 8.5%.
Which Brands Led Electric Car Sales in October 2026?
Tata led with 14,669 units, up 77.61% year on year. Mahindra was second with 8,538 units, up 85.65%, and JSW MG was third with 5,939 units, up 10.80%. VinFast followed with 2,571 units, Maruti Suzuki recorded 1,200, Hyundai 760 and BYD 737.
Why Did Overall Car Sales Fall While Electric Sales Rose?
Total passenger vehicle retail sales fell 14.23% year on year to 5,07,768 units in October 2026, Autocar India reported on 6 November. FADA attributed the annual decline largely to the high base of October 2025, when Navratri and Diwali fell in the same month, along with demand following the GST 2.0 rate cuts. Diwali falls in November this year.
Within that market, electric passenger vehicles accounted for 7.30% of retail sales against 3.55% a year earlier, about 37,000 units versus about 21,000, though lower than September’s 8.45%.
What Does This Mean for the Electric Car Industry?
FADA said “electric car demand exceeded supply during the month.” It also said demand for utility vehicles remained relatively strong, while entry-level passenger cars saw weaker demand. The month-on-month dip in share, from 8.5% in September to 7.3% in October, came as total car retail rose 18.86% from September’s 4,27,213 units.
Market Reaction and Industry Response
No separate stock-market reaction or comment from industry bodies on the electric car figures was found in the sources reviewed. FADA’s commentary on demand and supply is the main industry response available.
What Happens Next?
FADA noted that Diwali falls in November this year, which shifts part of the festive buying out of October. November retail data from FADA will show how electric car sales fare during that period.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electric cars were sold in India in October 2026?
FADA retail data reported by Autocar India shows 37,049 electric cars were sold in October 2026, up 76.47% from 20,995 a year earlier.
Which company sold the most electric cars in October 2026?
Tata led with 14,669 units, followed by Mahindra with 8,538 and JSW MG with 5,939.
What share of car sales were electric in October 2026?
Electric cars were 7.3% of total car sales, up from 3.5% a year earlier and down from 8.5% in September 2026.
Source: Autocar India, 9 November 2026 and 6 November 2026 (FADA data).
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