EV waits stretch to 3 months in India as fuel-price shock lifts BEV demand 40%
Iran-war fuel spikes are pushing Indian buyers to EVs, with Maruti's e-Vitara bookings doubling, Mahindra XEV 9e at 6-8 week waits, and Mercedes CLA BEV at 2-3 months. BMW's EV mix hit 33% in May vs 21% in December; Tata sees 30-33% EV bookings against 15-16% deliveries.
What happened
Maruti Suzuki · EV demand in India is surging on fuel-price spikes from the Iran war, stretching waits to three months. Maruti, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mahindra,
Key facts
- 40% BEV demand rise since March
- 2-3 month wait for CLA BEV
- 33% EV share at BMW in May vs 21% in December
- e-Vitara bookings doubled in a month
- 6-8 week wait for XEV 9e
- EV bookings 30-33% of Tata demand vs 15-16% deliveries
Why this matters
The 30-33% bookings vs 15-16% delivery gap exposes supply-constrained OEMs as acquirers of battery, motor, and last-mile delivery capacity.