Bajaj Chetak crosses 8 lakh sales strengthens electric two wheeler leadership

Bajaj Auto’s Chetak electric scooter has surpassed 8 lakh cumulative sales, making it India’s second-bestselling electric two-wheeler. According to the government’s Vahan portal, Bajaj delivered 800,085 Chetak e-scooters from January 2020 to June 27, 2026. Bajaj is now the third electric two-wheeler manufacturer in India to cross the 8 lakh-unit retail sales mark, following Ola Electric and TVS Motor Co., both of which have sold over 10 lakh electric two-wheelers.

Key Highlights

• Bajaj Chetak surpasses 8 lakh cumulative sales since launch in January 2020.
• Bajaj ranks third among electric two-wheeler manufacturers after Ola Electric and TVS Motor.
• Chetak achieved 211,356 unit sales in the first half of 2026 with 22 percent market share.
• Bajaj is projected to cross 4 lakh unit sales in a single year by the end of 2026.

Sales Growth and Market Position

Bajaj Auto also produces electric vehicles for Yulu, a leading last-mile mobility provider in India. Bajaj has supplied an estimated 30,000 low-speed electric two-wheelers to Yulu. Both Chetak and Yulu models are manufactured at Bajaj’s Chakan and Akurdi plants, which have a combined annual capacity of 4.80 lakh units.

In the early years, Bajaj Chetak sales were slow due to a developing market and a limited EV-specific sales network. However, demand surged in 2024, with over 2 lakh units delivered, representing a 168 percent year-on-year increase compared to 75,112 units in 2023. This performance placed Bajaj Auto at the No. 3 position in the market, behind Ola Electric (277,610 units) and TVS Motor Co. (177,024 units).

In 2025, Bajaj’s sales rose by 39 percent year-on-year to 279,685 units. This achievement moved Bajaj to the No. 2 spot among electric two-wheeler manufacturers, trailing TVS (315,087 units) and ahead of Ather Energy (214,985 units).

Market Share and Industry Milestones

The Bajaj Chetak’s market share has grown significantly. In 2022, Bajaj sold 26,758 units, holding a 4 percent share of the total 661,636 electric two-wheelers sold that year. In the first six months of 2026, Bajaj delivered 211,356 units, securing a 22 percent market share and reaching 76 percent of its 2025 sales within half a year.

By mid-2026, Bajaj Auto was 32,877 units behind TVS Motor Co. (244,233 units) but ahead of Ather Energy (164,629 units), Hero’s Vida (101,996 units), Ola Electric (63,247 units), and Greaves Electric Mobility (41,803 units). Combined, these six manufacturers accounted for 827,264 units, or 88 percent of the 934,141 electric two-wheelers sold in 2026 up to June 27.

Bajaj Auto averaged monthly sales of over 35,000 units in the first half of 2026, with a robust 51 percent year-on-year growth. The company is on track to cross 3 lakh unit sales by mid-August and may surpass 4 lakh unit sales by the end of 2026, both for the first time in a single calendar year.

June 2026 marked several milestones for the electric two-wheeler industry. TVS Motor Co. became the second manufacturer to reach 1 million sales. Ather Energy crossed 7 lakh unit retail sales, and Greaves Electric Mobility exceeded 3 lakh unit retail sales. TVS iQube production also surpassed 1 million units.

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CarBike 360 Says

Bajaj Chetak’s 8 lakh sales milestone underscores its strong acceptance in India’s rapidly evolving electric two-wheeler space. With consistent product updates, expanding dealership networks, and rising consumer confidence, the brand is well-positioned to sustain its momentum. As EV adoption accelerates, Bajaj Chetak is set to play a key role in shaping the future of urban mobility in India.