EV adoption in India is no longer a niche story. Sales figures from the last year show steady growth, and some segments are growing much faster than others.
The headline numbers
India sold about 2.55 million electric vehicles in FY 2025-26, up roughly 25% on the previous year. EVs made up about 8.6% of all new vehicle sales.
Segment by segment
- Two-wheelers: about 1.47 million units, still the largest segment, with around 6.6% penetration.
- Three-wheelers: passenger three-wheelers reached about a third of all sales in their segment, alongside nearly half a million e-rickshaws.
- Cars: about 2.23 lakh units, up around 90% year on year, with penetration near 4.6%.
- Goods carriers: about 14,800 units, up more than 160%, from a small base.
Charging is catching up
Government figures reported in 2025 put public charging stations at more than 26,000, later above 29,000. Kerala was among the leading states, with over 1,200 public stations in the March 2025 count. But reports also show that a significant share of installed stations were not operational at any given time.
What this means for charging demand
- Fast charging for cars: electric car sales are growing fastest among passenger vehicles, and car drivers rely most on public DC fast charging for trips.
- Fleets: fast growth in electric goods vehicles and commercial three-wheelers means more demand for depot and on-route charging.
- Reliability over numbers: as more drivers depend on public chargers, uptime becomes the key differentiator.
- Higher power: newer cars accept more power, and buses and trucks need much more, pushing sites towards higher capacity.
The opportunity
Every new EV on the road needs somewhere to charge. Site owners who invest in reliable, well-located chargers now are positioned for the demand that is coming.
Sources
- EVreporter: 25,50,865 EVs sold in FY 2025-26
- EVreporter: CY 2025 annual insights
- Swarajya: public charging network grows to 26,367 stations
- The Tribune: highway charging and national totals
Figures as reported in the sources above at the time of writing. Schemes and rules change, so confirm current terms with the relevant ministry, your state nodal agency or DISCOM before making decisions.