The Indian electric vehicle market continued its upward trajectory in May 2026, with strong demand for electric SUVs across various price segments. Tata Motors maintained its dominance, but the competition is clearly heating up as other manufacturers push hard.
At the top of the chart, the Tata Punch EV once again proved its massive popularity, registering 3,681 units sold in May. Its compact size, affordable pricing, and city-friendly design have made it the clear favourite among Indian buyers.
Hot on its heels was the Mahindra 9S, which recorded an impressive 3,502 units. The close battle between the Punch EV and Mahindra 9S shows how fiercely competitive the affordable electric SUV space has become.
In third position, the Tata Nexon EV continued its strong performance with 2,649 units sold. Further down, the MG Windsor held the fourth spot with 2,032 units, proving its popularity in the mid-range segment.
Mahindra showcased its growing strength in the premium EV space with the XEV 9e selling 1,939 units and securing fifth place. The Tata Harrier EV, in its first full month of sales, impressed with 1,833 units, landing in sixth position.
The MG ZS EV followed with 1,562 units, while the Maruti Suzuki eVitara made a solid entry into the top 10 with 1,439 units sold. The Tata Curvv EV rounded off Tata’s strong showing with 1,288 units in ninth place.
Interestingly, the VinFast Limo Green entered the top 10 for the first time with 1,026 units sold, signalling a promising start for the new Vietnamese brand in the Indian market.
Key Takeaways from May 2026:
- Tata Motors continues to lead the EV market with four models in the Top 10.
- Mahindra is emerging as a serious challenger, with two strong entries in the top five.
- Newer entrants like Maruti Suzuki and VinFast are slowly gaining ground.
Overall, May 2026 highlighted the growing maturity of India’s EV market, with buyers showing clear preference for practical, feature-rich electric SUVs. The intense competition between Tata and Mahindra is expected to drive further innovation and better offerings for customers in the coming months.
