Electric cars sales report April 2026: Tata Motors leads the position with 36% market share

India’s electric four‑wheeler market entered FY2026 with steady momentum in April, as OEMs collectively retailed 23,314 electric cars, according to Vahan dashboard data excluding Telangana. While overall volumes dipped marginally versus March, the month underlined how deeply EVs are now embedded in the mainstream passenger‑vehicle conversation, led by Tata Motors, Mahindra, JSW MG Motor, and a clutch of ambitious challengers.

Even as new‑age players like VinFast and Tesla begin carving early niches. With electric four‑wheelers already a meaningful slice of India’s broader EV pie, OEMs are using April as a launchpad for fresh launches, network expansion, and sharper pricing plays ahead of upcoming festive cycles this year.

Electric Car Sales Report April 2026: Breakdown

​Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and JSW MG Motor India together commanded about 81.3% of the April E4W market, underscoring their status as India’s “big three” electric car manufacturers. Broader FY26 industry data shows this trio capturing nearly 87% of passenger EV volumes as early movers leverage scale, product depth and distribution strength even while global brands and fresh entrants rapidly build their local presence. Let's check out the top big OEMs in the Indian electric car market.

1. Tata Motors

Sales: 8,543 units

Tata Motors continued to anchor India’s electric car story in April with 8,543 E4Ws registered, just shy of March’s 8,688 units, yet still commanding a dominant 36.6% market share. The slight 1.7% month‑on‑month dip appears more like a breather after a strong close to FY2025, with the Nexon EV, Punch EV and Tiago EV remaining the volume workhorses. 

2. Mahindra & Mahindra

Sales: 5,412 units

Mahindra & Mahindra held onto second position with 5,412 electric four‑wheelers in April, down 4.2% from March’s 5,652 but still accounting for an impressive 23.2% share of the market. The XUV 400 and new‑age Born Electric SUVs continue to build momentum, and Mahindra’s rural and semi‑urban network is increasingly contributing incremental EV volumes beyond traditional metro strongholds.

3. MG Motors

Sales: 5,006 units

JSW MG Motor India completed the leading trio with 5,006 units in April, moderating from 5,552 cars in March yet retaining a strong 21.5% market share. A 9.8% month‑on‑month correction follows several months of rapid expansion, as the Comet, ZS EV and new midsize crossovers stabilize at higher volumes while the JSW partnership unlocks deeper localization and distribution synergies.

4. VinFast Auto

Sales: 1,232 units

VinFast Auto India delivered a standout performance, surging to 1,232 registrations in April against 739 units in March, a robust 66.7% month‑on‑month jump. That translated into 5.3% market share, matching Maruti Suzuki’s slice despite the Vietnamese brand’s relative newness. Early adopters are responding to bold styling, aggressive introductory pricing and feature‑loaded trims, particularly in coastal and southern markets.

5. Maruti Suzuki

Sales: 1,230 units

Maruti Suzuki India continued scaling up its EV innings with 1,230 electric four-wheelers in April, up from 999 units in March, to post a healthy 23.1% growth. Matching VinFast with 5.3% market share. Upcoming mass‑market EVs under the Maruti and Toyota badges should help immensely.

6. Hyundai

Sales: 516 units

Hyundai Motor India maintained a stable showing with 516 units in April, virtually flat versus March’s 517 registrations and reflecting a marginal 0.2% decline. With a 2.2% market share, Hyundai’s EV play remains focused on aspirational crossovers like the Ioniq 5 and Kona Electric.

7. BYD India

Sales: 469 units

BYD India inched up to 469 registrations in April, improving on March’s 449 units and delivering a 4.5% month‑on‑month rise for a 2% market share. The Chinese major continues positioning itself as a technology‑led premium alternative, leveraging Blade Battery tech, long‑range credentials, and distinct design language, with the Atto 3 and Seal drawing interest from affluent urban early adopters.

8. Kia India

Sales: 342 units

Kia India registered 342 electric four‑wheelers in April, softening from 477 units in March to post a 28.3% decline and hold 1.5% market share. The correction comes after earlier months of strong traction for the EV6 and emerging mass‑market offerings.

9. BMW

Sales: 300 units

BMW India, a luxury EV adoption, recorded 300 registrations in April versus 464 units a month earlier, a 35.3% decline that still left it with a 1.3% market share. Volumes for the i4, iX and i7 tend to move with shipment cycles, and April’s softer print likely reflects allocation timing rather than any underlying demand moderation.

10. Mercedes-Benz

Sales:64 units

Mercedes‑Benz India saw EV registrations moderate to 64 units in April from 88 in March, a 27.3% month‑on‑month decline that translated into 0.3% market share. The EQE SUV, EQS and upcoming MMA‑based products are central to Mercedes‑Benz’s long‑term electric roadmap.

11. Tesla India

Sales: 43 units

Tesla India Motors, still in its early innings locally, registered 43 units in April compared with 52 in March, a 17.3% decline that translated into 0.2% market share. The brand continues to operate in a niche, import‑led space while negotiations around local manufacturing and duty structures progress, yet its halo effect undeniably lifts overall consumer interest in battery‑electric mobility.

12. Volvo Auto

Sales: 41 units

Volvo Auto India posted a sharp uptick, moving from 24 EV registrations in March to 41 in April, a 70.8% month‑on‑month jump that delivered 0.2% market share. The Scandinavian brand’s safety‑centric positioning and clean design resonate strongly with environmentally conscious luxury buyers, and the EX30 as well as XC40 Recharge continue to anchor showroom interest across key metros.

13. Others

Sales: 116 units

The “Others” category, comprising emerging EV OEMs and low‑volume niche players, together accounted for 116 registrations in April, up from 105 a month earlier, translating into a 10.5% growth and 0.5% market share. While individually small, these brands collectively add color to India’s EV landscape.