India’s electric scooter segment continued its impressive run in May 2026, registering robust year-on-year growth driven by rising fuel prices, improving product offerings, and expanding charging infrastructure. The industry sold approximately 1.70–1.71 lakh electric two-wheelers (mostly scooters), marking around 63% growth compared to May 2025.Here is the detailed brand-wise performance for May 2026:
Top Electric Scooter Brands – May 2026
| Rank | Brand | May 2026 Sales | Market Share (approx.) | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TVS Motor | 42,415 | 25% | +64% |
| 2 | Bajaj Auto (Chetak) | 39,142 | 23% | +73% |
| 3 | Ather Energy | 28,211 | 17% | +100% |
| 4 | Hero MotoCorp (Vida) | 19,051 | 11% | +158% |
| 5 | Ola Electric | 15,141 | 9% | -20% |
Other notable players (Ampere, River, Simple Energy, etc.) contributed the remaining sales.
- TVS Motor retained the top position with a record 42,415 electric scooters sold. The iQube continued to be the star performer, supported by strong demand for the Orbiter variant. This was TVS’s second-highest monthly EV sales ever.
- Bajaj Auto finished a close second with 39,142 units of the Chetak. The company has dramatically narrowed the gap with TVS, showing consistent growth and strong acceptance of its premium electric scooter.
- Ather Energy delivered an excellent performance, doubling its sales year-on-year to 28,211 units. The Rizta model remained a major contributor to its success.
- Hero Vida emerged as one of the fastest-growing brands with a massive 158% YoY jump, crossing 19,000 units and strengthening its position in the mass-market segment.
- Ola Electric slipped to fifth place with 15,141 units. While it showed some recovery from previous months, sales remained lower compared to the previous year.
May 2026 highlighted a clear shift in the electric scooter market. Legacy two-wheeler manufacturers — TVS and Bajaj — now dominate the top two spots, pushing pure-play EV startups to fight harder for market share. Strong growth across most brands indicates rising consumer confidence in electric scooters for daily commuting.With petrol prices remaining high and more affordable, feature-rich models entering the market, the second half of 2026 is expected to see even stronger demand. The battle between TVS and Bajaj, in particular, is likely to intensify as both companies expand their electric portfolios.
