Electric two-wheeler retail sales jump 75% to record 1.94 lakh units in June: FADA

FADA data shows electric two-wheeler retail sales surged 75% year-on-year to a record 1.94 lakh units in June, signaling strong momentum in India's e2W mobility retail category.

— FiledTue, 7 Jul, 2026, 16:36 IST·First seen Tue, 7 Jul, 2026, 16:36 IST·Source ET Auto Retail

What happened

Electric two-wheeler retail sales rose 75% to a record 1.94 lakh units in June, per FADA data, signaling strong momentum in India's e2W mobility retail

Key facts

  • 75% surge
  • 1.94 lakh units
  • June

Why this matters

Record e2W retail growth of 75% YoY validates aggressive expansion, M&A of dealer networks, and partnerships to lock in share as the category scales.

What to watch

  • Monthly FADA retail prints for July-September (festive lead-in)
  • Central/state EV subsidy policy revisions or expiry timelines
  • Battery cell pricing and localization / PLI progress
  • Charging infrastructure rollout and any safety/recall incidents
  • Inventory-to-retail ratios signaling channel stuffing vs genuine demand
  • OEMs accelerate new e2W launches and price cuts to capture surging demand
  • Dealers expand EV-dedicated showrooms and after-sales/charging service capacity
  • Financiers and NBFCs roll out targeted EV loan and leasing products
  • Legacy ICE two-wheeler makers push aggressive electric portfolios to defend share