India's EV Adoption Rises; Odisha, Delhi, Tamil Nadu Record Strong Growth

Alternative fuel vehicles continued to account for a larger share of new vehicle purchases in India during the first half of 2026, as per The Economic Times news report.  

According to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), electric vehicles (EVs), hybrids, CNG and LPG models together made up 40.4% of passenger vehicle sales in June 2026, the highest level recorded so far.  

EV sales had already been growing, but the conflict in West Asia has further pushed buyers towards vehicles that reduce dependence on petrol and diesel. 

Several States Report Faster EV Adoption 

An analysis of Vahan registration data by The Economic Times identified Odisha, Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Telangana among the states where EV adoption picked up the most.  

In the two-wheeler segment, Odisha's EV share rose from 9.5% in 2025 to 17% during March-June 2026. Karnataka reached 17.3%, while Tamil Nadu increased from 8.3% to 12.8%. Maharashtra recorded 13.1%, and Delhi's share stood at 10.5%. 

Across India, electric two-wheelers accounted for 8.4% of new registrations during March-June 2026, compared with 7.7% in January-February and 6.4% in 2025. Goa recorded the highest EV share among newly registered two-wheelers at 19%.  

In the three-wheeler segment, Assam, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Uttarakhand each reported EV penetration of more than 90% in new registrations. 

Passenger Vehicles Follow the Same Trend 

The share of electric cars also increased across major states. Delhi remained the largest EV market for passenger vehicles, with EVs accounting for 13.6% of new registrations during March-June 2026, up from 7.6% in 2025. Telangana recorded 12.3%, Odisha 7.5%, Andhra Pradesh 7.6%, and Gujarat 5.8%.  

Nationally, electric cars accounted for 5.4% of new passenger vehicle registrations during March-June, compared with 4.2% during January-February and 3.4% in 2025. 

Monthly Registrations Continue to Rise 

The rise in EV penetration was accompanied by higher registration volumes. Average monthly EV registrations increased from 132,000 units in 2023 to 169,000 in 2024 and 196,000 in 2025.  

The figure rose to 216,000 units during January-February 2026 before reaching 282,000 units in March-June 2026. EVs also accounted for 10.6% of all vehicle registrations during March-June, compared with 8.1% earlier in the year and 6.3% in 2023. 

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Conclusion 

Data for the first half of 2026 shows that EV adoption continued to expand across states and vehicle segments. Higher registrations and a growing share of alternative fuel vehicles indicate a gradual shift in India's new vehicle market. 

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