India tops US in EV car penetration at 5.8%, Tata leads pack
India's electric car penetration hit 5.8% in April 2026, edging past the US's 5.1% for the first time. Tata Motors sold 8,543 EVs (+92% YoY), followed by M&M (5,413) and JSW MG (5,006). Fuel price hikes and expanding model lineups are accelerating adoption across mass and premium segments.
India's EV car penetration hit 5.8% in April 2026, overtaking the US (5.1%) for the first time. Tata Motors led with 8,543 units (+92% YoY), followed by M&M and JSW MG, aided by fuel price hikes.