India electric vehicle registrations hit record 3.5 lakh units in October
Electric two-wheeler sales drove the record month as passenger vehicle wholesales also reached a new high.
India's electric vehicle (EV) market recorded its highest-ever monthly registrations in October, with total units crossing 3.5 lakh for the first time, according to the Times of India.
Total EV registrations across all segments stood at approximately 3,54,000 units in October. This is an increase from 3,38,000 units in September and 2,45,000 units in October 2025.
Electric two-wheelers contributed significantly to the growth, reaching a record high of 2,24,000 units. This figure represents a growth of nearly 50 per cent year-on-year compared to 1,51,000 units in October 2025.
Electric passenger vehicle (PV) registrations saw a 75 per cent year-on-year jump, though they fell 4 per cent from September levels.
In a separate report by Moneycontrol, domestic passenger vehicle wholesales also hit a record in October 2026, estimated at 5.25-5.30 lakh units.
This PV wholesales figure is up approximately 12-13 per cent year-on-year from 4.68 lakh units in the previous year, surpassing the previous record of 4.69 lakh units set in July 2026.