BMW India eyes 30% EV mix, 50-city footprint as MINI volumes set to double

BMW India CEO Hardeep Singh Brar says EV share jumped from 8% to 26% in two years and could touch 30% soon. Brand plans to scale from 40 to 50 cities, double MINI to 1,500 units, and roll out 26 launches this year, with EU FTA cutting duties to 10% by 2031-32.

— Source publishedSun, 21 Jun, 2026, 23:15 IST·First seen Sun, 21 Jun, 2026, 23:24 IST·Source Business Standard · Companies

What happened

BMW India CEO Hardeep Singh Brar says EV share rose from 8% to 26% in two years and could hit 30%; plans expansion to 50 cities, doubling MINI volumes, and 26

Key facts

  • 26% EV share Q1
  • 8% EV share two years back
  • 40 cities present
  • 50 cities target
  • 75% sales from top 10 cities
  • 730 MINI units last year
  • 1,500 MINI target
  • 18 cities 21 outlets MINI
  • 26 new product launches
  • EU FTA duty cut to 40% then 10% by 2031-32

Why this matters

The 50-city expansion and MINI volume doubling open partnership windows in dealer M&A, EV charging tie-ups, and financing JVs as BMW deepens its India retail and electrification footprint.