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Electric Vehicle Sales Soar: 1.5 Million E-Bikes Sold in 9 Months, Setting New Record!
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News18•01-10-2026, 21:08
Electric Vehicle Sales Soar: 1.5 Million E-Bikes Sold in 9 Months, Setting New Record!
- •Electric two-wheeler usage in India is experiencing unprecedented rapid growth.
- •Over 1.5 million electric two-wheelers were registered from January to September 2026, setting a new historical record.
- •September alone saw 1.97 lakh registrations, a 7.7% month-on-month growth compared to August.
- •The 2026 sales in nine months have already surpassed the total annual sales record of 13.42 lakh units from the entire calendar year 2025.
- •Rising fuel prices, environmental awareness, battery advancements, and new models are key drivers of this dramatic growth.
Key Questions Answered
During the first nine months of 2026 (January to September), electric two-wheeler registrations in India exceeded 1.5 million, reaching a total of 15.61 lakh units.
In the entire calendar year of 2025, a total of 13.42 lakh electric two-wheelers were sold in India, which included 9.61 lakh units sold between January and September.
Key reasons for the dramatic growth of electric vehicle adoption include rising fuel prices, increased awareness about eco-friendly transportation, advancements in battery technologies, and the introduction of new models by traditional manufacturers.
