EV sales dipped 10% in August 2026 after July's peak: who led in two-wheelers, cars and three-wheelers
27 October 2026 · 2 min read · HireHo
Based on EVreporter's analysis of Vahan data as of 2 September 2026. Summarised in our own words.
EVreporter, using the government's Vahan dashboard, counted 2,98,048 registered EVs in August 2026. That is about 10.3% lower than 3,32,274 in July, which was the peak month in the past year. In the 12 months from September 2025 to August 2026, 30,71,709 EVs were registered.
What fell and what grew
- Electric two-wheelers: 1,83,077, down 11.0%
- Electric cars and cabs: 30,424, down 11.8%
- E-rickshaws: 28,811, down 17.0%
- E-buses: 908, up 57.9%
- E-goods carriers: 3,773, up 23.4%
Share of new vehicles
Electric two-wheelers were 10.7% of two-wheeler sales in August, down from 11.2% in July. Electric cars were 7.6% of car sales, down from 8.1%. (FADA's separate September data shows both shares rising again.)
Who leads
- Two-wheelers: TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto and Ather Energy
- Electric cars: Tata Motors with over 43% share, then Mahindra and JSW MG Motor
- E-buses: Olectra Greentech, JBM and Pinnacle Mobility
The source does not compare with August 2025, and it leaves out low-speed electric two-wheelers.
These figures come from the source named below and may be revised. They show direction, not an exact count for every job in India.