India’s electric two-wheeler market continued its strong growth in August 2026, with manufacturers collectively selling 1,82,936 electric scooters, motorcycles and mopeds during the month. According to Vahan-based retail data, August sales increased by 67% year-on-year compared with 1,09,673 units in August 2025. However, sales declined by around 11% from the record 2,05,629 units registered in July 2026.
Despite the month-on-month decline, August remained one of the strongest months for India’s electric two-wheeler industry. The segment has now recorded around 13.6 lakh electric two-wheeler sales between January and August 2026, putting the industry on track to cross the two-million-unit annual milestone for the first time.
TVS Motor Retains the Top Spot
TVS Motor continued to lead India’s electric two-wheeler market in August 2026. The company sold 48,873 electric two-wheelers, representing a 91% year-on-year increase. TVS held approximately 27% market share during the month. The company’s electric scooter portfolio, particularly the TVS iQube and Orbiter, has helped it maintain strong volumes across different price segments. TVS had also recorded its best-ever monthly EV performance in July, with 55,823 units, making August’s result a sequential decline but still a significant annual improvement. For January-August 2026, TVS recorded 3,56,579 electric two-wheeler sales, giving it approximately 26% of India’s e-2W market. The company has already surpassed its entire 2025 electric two-wheeler sales figure.
Bajaj Chetak Remains Strong at No. 2
Bajaj Auto continued to hold the second position with 41,019 electric two-wheeler sales in August 2026. The company registered an impressive 235% year-on-year increase, although the comparison was against a relatively low August 2025 base. The Chetak range remains Bajaj’s key electric two-wheeler product, and the company crossed the 3 lakh-unit sales milestone during 2026 by the end of August. Bajaj’s January-August sales reached 3,05,226 units, giving it approximately 22% of the overall electric two-wheeler market.
Ather Energy Continues Its Growth
Ather Energy recorded 28,708 electric scooter sales in August 2026, registering a 49% year-on-year increase. The company was, however, down around 6% compared with July’s 30,636 units.Ather’s Rizta has emerged as an important volume driver for the company, while its 450 series continues to serve the premium electric scooter market. The company also introduced the Konarc, with prices starting at ₹99,999, expanding its reach into a more affordable segment. During January-August 2026, Ather sold 2,29,099 electric scooters, an 83% year-on-year increase. Its market share stood at approximately 17%.
Vida Posts Strong Growth
Hero MotoCorp’s Vida electric scooter business recorded 18,978 units in August 2026, up 38% year-on-year. Sales were lower than July’s 22,989 units, but the brand continues to show strong annual growth. The Vida VX2 Go and VX2 Plus have been major contributors to the company’s performance, with the Battery-as-a-Service option helping reduce the upfront cost of electric scooter ownership. Vida’s January-August 2026 sales stood at 1,48,069 units, representing a substantial 151% year-on-year increase.
August 2026 Electric Two-Wheeler Sales
| Manufacturer | August 2026 Sales | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| TVS Motor | 48,873 | 91% |
| Bajaj Auto | 41,019 | 235% |
| Ather Energy | 28,708 | 49% |
| Hero Vida | 18,978 | 38% |
| Others | 45,358 | — |
| Total | 1,82,936 | 67% |
Figures are based on Vahan-linked retail sales data reported for August 2026.
India’s Electric Two-Wheeler Market Heads Towards 20 Lakh Units
The August 2026 sales performance highlights the growing acceptance of electric two-wheelers in India. TVS, Bajaj, Ather and Vida together accounted for about 75% of August’s electric two-wheeler sales, showing the increasing dominance of established manufacturers in the segment.
Between January and August, India’s electric two-wheeler market reached approximately 13.6 lakh units, while the top four manufacturers alone crossed 10.38 lakh units. Their combined sales were already higher than their entire 2025 sales by more than 1.16 lakh units.
With the festive season approaching, manufacturers are expected to benefit from higher consumer demand, new electric scooter launches and more competitive financing and Battery-as-a-Service options. If the current momentum continues through the final four months of the year, India’s electric two-wheeler market could cross the 20-lakh annual sales milestone in 2026.