India e2W retail hits record 1.94 lakh units in June, up 75% YoY: FADA

Electric two-wheeler retail sales in India surged 75% year-on-year to a record 1.94 lakh units in June, per FADA data, signaling robust mobility retail demand across dealers and e2W operators.

— FiledTue, 7 Jul, 2026, 16:37 IST·First seen Tue, 7 Jul, 2026, 16:36 IST·Source ET Auto Retail

What happened

Electric two-wheeler retail sales in India surged 75% year-on-year to a record 1.94 lakh units in June, per FADA data, signaling strong mobility retail demand.

Key facts

  • 75% YoY growth
  • 1.94 lakh units
  • June

Why this matters

The 75% YoY e2W retail acceleration validates aggressive expansion, partnership, and acquisition moves in dealer networks, charging infrastructure, and e2W operator platforms.

What to watch

  • Monthly FADA e2W retail prints — whether growth holds above 40% YoY
  • FAME-III / state EV subsidy policy announcements and any withdrawal timelines
  • Lithium/battery cell price trends affecting sticker parity
  • e2W financing penetration and NBFC lending appetite for two-wheelers
  • Festive season (Aug-Oct) sell-through vs channel inventory buildup
  • OEMs (Ola, TVS, Bajaj, Ather) ramp capacity and push aggressive festive-season financing and exchange offers
  • Dealer network expansion into Tier-2/3 towns to capture demand breadth
  • Battery/charging players and swapping networks accelerate rollout to remove range friction
  • Incumbent ICE two-wheeler makers deepen EV portfolios to defend share