According to the latest Vahan Portal retail sales data, the Indian electric passenger vehicle (EV) industry posted remarkable growth in August 2025. A total of 17,298 EVs were delivered to customers, marking a 155% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to 6,787 units sold in August 2024.
Industry experts believe this surge is just the beginning, with the festive season expected to drive further demand. Between January–August 2025 (CY2025), total retail sales stood at 1,08,751 units, up 71% YoY from 63,583 units in the same period of 2024.
1. Tata Motors – Market Leader
Tata Motors continues to dominate India’s EV market with 7,080 units sold in August 2025, capturing 40.98% market share. The company registered 61% YoY growth, up from 4,390 units in August 2024.
2. JSW MG Motor India – Strong Second
Riding on the success of the Windsor EV, JSW MG Motor secured 27.51% market share with 4,759 units sold. Compared to 1,437 units in August 2024, the company achieved an impressive 231% YoY growth.
3. Mahindra – Explosive Growth
Mahindra grabbed 20.20% market share, driven by the popularity of the BE 6 Batman Edition and XEV 9e. With 3,495 units sold in August 2025, Mahindra recorded a massive 937% YoY increase from just 337 units a year ago.
4. Hyundai Motor India – Big Leap
Hyundai posted 584 units in August 2025, a sharp rise from 42 units in August 2024. This translates to a 1290% YoY increase, giving Hyundai a 3.37% share of the EV market.
5. BYD India – Steady Growth
BYD sold 447 EVs in August 2025, up 97% YoY from 227 units in the same month last year. The company currently holds a 2.58% share of the EV market.
6. Kia India – Jump in Sales
Powered by the Carens Clavis EV, Kia recorded 441 units in August 2025, compared to just 20 units last year. With this, Kia commands 2.54% of the EV market.
7. BMW India – Luxury Segment Leader
BMW emerged as the top luxury EV player, selling 362 units in August 2025, up from 71 units last year. This marks a 410% YoY growth.
8. Mercedes-Benz – Modest Growth
Mercedes-Benz slipped to 8th position with 77 EVs sold, though still posting a 45% YoY increase from last year.
9. Citroen – Decline in Sales
Citroen witnessed a major downturn, selling just 20 EVs in August 2025, down 88% YoY from 162 units last year.
10. Volvo Auto India – Sales Drop
Volvo sold only 16 units in August 2025, compared to 33 units last year, marking a 52% YoY decline.
Highlights
Tata Motors leads with 7,080 EVs sold, holding 41% market share.
MG Motor is second with 4,759 units, driven by Windsor EV success.
Mahindra sees record growth, selling 3,495 units (up 937% YoY).
Hyundai makes a big leap with 584 units, up 1290% YoY.
BMW stays ahead in the luxury EV space with 362 units sold.
Citroen, Volvo, and Audi reported sales decline.