India EV Passenger Vehicle Market September 2026: Top 5 OEM Sales Rise 19.4% as Tata Group Maintains the Lead
India’s EV passenger vehicle market strengthened in September 2026, with Top 5 OEM sales reaching 30,162 units, up 19.4% MoM. Tata Group led with 14,921 units, followed by Mahindra and JSW MG Motor, while Kia India recorded the fastest growth at 99.5% MoM.
India’s tracked Top 5 electric passenger vehicle OEM sales recorded a strong 19.4% month-on-month increase in September 2026, rising from 25,266 units in August to 30,162 units in September. The Top 5 OEMs collectively added 4,896 units, highlighting strong momentum in India’s EV passenger vehicle market.
The Top 5 EV passenger vehicle OEMs recorded 30,162 units in September 2026. Tata Group retained its leadership position, while Kia India recorded the strongest month-on-month growth among the leading EV manufacturers.
Tata Group remained India’s leading EV passenger vehicle OEM in September 2026, recording 14,921 units, compared with 13,074 units in August. Sales increased by 14.1% MoM, while Tata accounted for approximately 49.5% of the Top 5 OEM sales.
Mahindra Group secured the second position with 7,830 units, up from 6,408 units in August. The company recorded a strong 22.2% month-on-month increase, supported by growing demand for its electric vehicle portfolio.
JSW MG Motor India recorded 5,291 units in September, compared with 4,602 units in August, representing a 15.0% MoM increase.
Kia India delivered the strongest growth among the Top 5 EV OEMs. Sales increased from 640 units in August to 1,277 units in September, representing a significant 99.5% month-on-month increase.
BYD India also posted strong growth, with sales rising from 542 units in August to 843 units in September, representing a 55.5% MoM increase.
Key Insights
- India’s tracked Top 5 EV passenger vehicle OEM sales increased 19.4% MoM to 30,162 units in September 2026.
- The Top 5 OEMs added 4,896 units compared with August 2026.
- Tata Group remained the market leader with 14,921 units.
- Tata accounted for approximately 49.5% of Top 5 EV OEM sales.
- Kia India recorded the strongest growth, rising 99.5% MoM to 1,277 units.
- BYD India posted strong growth of 55.5% MoM, reaching 843 units.
- Mahindra Group increased sales by 22.2% MoM to 7,830 units.
- JSW MG Motor India recorded 15.0% MoM growth, reaching 5,291 units.
- All five leading OEMs recorded positive month-on-month growth in September 2026.
Conclusion
India’s EV passenger vehicle market showed strong growth momentum in September 2026, with tracked Top 5 OEM sales increasing 19.4% month-on-month. Tata Group continued to dominate the market, accounting for nearly half of the Top 5 EV sales, while Kia India and BYD India recorded the strongest percentage growth. The positive performance across all five leading OEMs indicates continued expansion and increasing competition in India’s electric passenger vehicle segment.