India overtakes US in EV share of new car sales for first time in April 2026

EVs hit 5.8% of India's new car sales in April 2026 versus 5.1% in the US, as fuel-price inflation and fresh launches lifted volumes to 23,500 units. Tata Motors led with 8,543 EVs (+92% YoY), trailed by Mahindra (5,413) and JSW MG (5,006).

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India overtook the US in EV share of new car sales in April 2026 at 5.8% vs 5.1%, driven by rising fuel prices and new launches. Tata Motors led with 8,543 units (+92% YoY), followed by Mahindra and JSW MG.