The electric vehicle (EV) market in India continued to be controlled by Tata Motors, MG, and Mahindra in April 2025, with the three familiar players accounting for over 90% of the EV market share in the country. All three continued to record four-digit sales, highlighting their dominance in the increasing electric mobility market.
Tata Motors Remains at Number One Despite Year-on-Year Decline
Tata Motors topped the sales list with 4,461 electric vehicles sold during April 2025, retaining its position as India’s number one EV maker. While it retained the top spot, Tata saw a 14% drop from April 2024, when it sold 5,172 units.
The automaker currently has six electric models available in India:
- Tiago.ev
- Tigor.ev
- Punch.ev
- Nexon.ev
- Curvv.ev
- Xpress-T (available for fleet use only)
Tata was planning to introduce the Harrier.ev last month in April, but the launch has been pushed back for reasons that have not been stated.
MG and Mahindra Post Triple-Digit Growth
JSW MG Motor came in second, selling 3,488 EVs, a remarkable 175% year-over-year increase from the 1,268 units sold in April 2024. MG’s
India EV portfolio comprises:
- Comet EV
- Windsor EV
- ZS EV
Third place went to Mahindra with 3,002 units sold, up from only 670 units last year — an astonishing 348% year-over-year increase. The company currently retails:
- XUV400
- BE 6
- XEV 9e
EV Sales Chart – April 2025 vs April 2024
| Brand | April 2025 | April 2024 | Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tata | 4,461 | 5,172 | -14% |
| MG | 3,488 | 1,268 | +175% |
| Mahindra | 3,002 | 670 | +348% |
| Hyundai | 686 | 91 | +654% |
| BYD | 350 | 157 | +123% |
| BMW | 128 | 59 | +117% |
| Mercedes-Benz | 81 | 134 | -40% |
| Citroen | 48 | 130 | -63% |
| Volvo Cars | 35 | 40 | -13% |
| Kia | 31 | 22 | +41% |
| Porsche | 4 | 20 | -60% |
| Audi | 3 | 13 | -77% |
| Rolls-Royce | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Jaguar-Land Rover | 1 | 0 | – |
| Total | 12,319 | 7,777 | +58% |
Hyundai and BYD Follow Closely Behind
In fourth place was Hyundai, which sold 686 electric vehicles in April 2025—a massive 654% increase compared to the mere 91 units sold a year prior. Hyundai’s lineup includes:
- Ioniq 5 (locally assembled)
- Creta Electric (locally manufactured)
Despite the Creta Electric’s recent entry, its uptake appears modest.
China’s BYD took the fifth position with 350 units sold, up 123% from April 2024. BYD’s Indian portfolio includes:
- Atto 3
- eMax 7
- Seal
- Sealion 7
But all these vehicles are not locally produced, so they are quite costly and less affordable for the common buyer.
Luxury Brands Experience Varied Performance
Taking the sixth to tenth positions on the sales list:
- BMW: 128 units (+117%)
- Mercedes-Benz: 81 units (-40%)
- Citroen: 48 units (-63%)
- Volvo Cars: 35 units (-13%)
- Kia: 31 units (+41%)
While BMW and Kia reported growth positively, incumbent luxury players such as Mercedes and Citroen reported a precipitous fall in their EV sales.
Ultra-premium players and entrants dominated the bottom of the chart:
- Porsche: 4 units (-60%)
- Audi: 3 units (-77%)
- Rolls-Royce: 1 unit (same as previous year)
- Jaguar Land Rover: 1 unit (from 0)
India’s EV Market Surges by 58% YoY in April 2025
On the whole, India’s electric vehicle market saw 12,319 units registered in April 2025, a 58% jump from 7,777 units in April 2024. Such a sharp jump highlights the increasing consumer demand for EVs with improved infrastructure, greater model choices, and higher fuel prices.
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