The Indian EV Industry has been on an upward growth trajectory. With a growing population and increasing urbanization, the demand for cleaner, more efficient electric four-wheelers has never been higher.
Kicking off the financial year 2025-26 on a strong note with retail sales of 12,330 units, the segment recorded the best-ever sales for the first month, showcasing growth and significant shifts in market leadership.
The Electric Four-Wheeler segment showed remarkable YoY growth in April 2025, reflecting the increasing adoption of EV cars in the country.
In addition to this, Vahan data shows that April 2025 set a new E4W sales record, surpassing the previous high in April 2024.
This reflects the strong year-on-year growth seen since 2022 in this particular segment.
Electric four-wheelers recorded 12,330 units of retail sales and a strong YoY growth of 58% in April 2025, according to Vahan Data. Notably, the new month brought a significant increase in sales, marking a strong month for major EV manufacturers.
Tata Motors, the longstanding electric 4W market leader, continued to dominate the market in April 2025 and maintained market leadership, followed by MG Motors, Mahindra, Hyundai and BYD.
Tata Motors now leads the Electric 4W market in April, the first month of FY 2025-26 with a sales figure of 4,461 units.
JSW MG Motors is in second place with a sales figure of 3,488 units, followed by Mahindra and Mahindra in third place with 3,002 units.
Hyundai Motors holds the fourth position with a sales figure of 686 units while BYD India Pvt Ltd secured the fifth position with a sales of 350 units.
| Manufacturer | April ’25 | March ’25 | April ’24 | YoY % change | MoM % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Motors | 4,461 | 4,710 | 5,172 | -14% | -5% |
| JSW MG Motor India | 3,486 | 3,889 | 1,268 | 175% | -10% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra | 3,002 | 1,944 | 670 | 348% | 54% |
| Hyundai Motor India | 686 | 849 | 91 | 654% | -19% |
| BYD India | 350 | 396 | 157 | 123% | -12% |
| BMW India | 128 | 250 | 59 | 117% | -49% |
| Mercedes-Benz | 81 | 170 | 134 | -40% | -52% |
| PCA Auto (Citroen) | 48 | 46 | 130 | -63% | 4% |
| Volvo Cars India | 35 | 24 | 42 | -13% | 46% |
| Kia India | 31 | 24 | 41 | -24% | 29% |
The Top Three electric four-wheeler OEMs- Tata Motors, JSW MG Motors and Mahindra, were engaged in an intense conflict for the top spot on the market leaderboard in April 2025 and together accounted for 88% of the total electric four-wheelers sold in April all combined.
It represents their dominance in the rapidly growing Indian electric four-wheeler market.
Such a massive combined market share highlights the steady growth of key players whilst representing challenges for new and upcoming players.
Now, let’s take a closer look at the top 5 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the electric four-wheeler industry for April 2025, that are driving and shaping the future of sustainable mobility in India.
The company reported a slight decrease in retail sales, with sales figures falling to 4,461 units in April compared to 4,710 units in March 2025. This decrease resulted in a month-over-month growth rate of -5.28%, leading the brand to secure a market share of 36%.
Despite leading the monthly sales leaderboard, Tata Motors experienced a negative year-over-year growth of 14%, with sales figures falling to 4,461 units compared to 5,172 units in April 2024, highlighting that its growth has slowed down compared to the previous year.
In a surprising turn of events, JSW MG Motors failed to surpass Tata Motors by units but surely is going to catch up soon. It retained its second position on the leaderboard in April 2025, with a sales figure of 3,488 units.
The company reported a decrease in retail sales, with sales figures falling to 3,488 units this April compared to 3,889 units in March 2025. This decrease resulted in a month-over-month growth of -10.31%.
However, JSW MG Windsor EV was amongst the best-selling electric cars in the country during the month, which helped the brand secure a market share of 28%.
MG Motors also experienced an exceptional year-over-year growth of 175%, with sales figures rising to 3,488 units compared to 1,268 units in April 2024 highlighting the company’s expanding presence in the Indian EV segment.
Mahindra and Mahindra recorded its best-ever monthly sales and continued to maintain its third spot on the market leader board in April 2025 as well.
The company sold 3,002 electric vehicles in April 2025, which is a substantial increase from the 1,944 units sold in March 2025.
This surge driven by the BE 6 and XEV 9E, enabled the company to achieve a substantial month-on-month growth of 54.42% and a market share of 24%.
Mahindra achieved remarkable sales figures compared to others in the segment at the start of the financial year, reflecting the brand’s strong momentum and growing prominence in the segment.
Mahindra also experienced a significant year-over-year growth of 348%, highlighting the brand’s expanding presence in the Indian E4W segment.
Hyundai Motors secured the fourth spot in the monthly sales leaderboard with a sales figure of 686 units in April 2025.
The launch of the Hyundai Creta Electric helped the brand move up in the market leaderboard.
The company had a fall from the 849 units sold in March 2025, reflecting a -19.2% month-on-month growth and a market share of 6%.
Hyundai Motors experienced an impressive year-over-year growth of 654%, indicating the brand’s expanding presence in the Indian E4W market.
BYD secured the fifth position in the market leaderboard this month.
The brand reported retail sales of 350 units in April 2025, a slight decrease from the 396 units sold in March 2025. This decrease represents a month-on-month growth of -11.61% and a market share of 3%.
BYD also experienced a significant year-over-year growth of 123%, indicating the brand’s growing presence in the country. This EV sales growth is driven by demand for efficient and affordable electric cars.
April 2025 turned out to be an electrifying month for the Electric four-wheeler industry with the overall retail sales of electric two-wheelers witnessing a significant surge in the country.
MG Motors, Mahindra and Mahindra, Hyundai Motors and BYD- most of the Top Five Electric Four-Wheeler Manufacturers dominated the Indian E4W segment in April 2025, experiencing significant growth with an exceptional YoY growth rate.
Tata Motors, while retaining its market leadership, experienced a fall in monthly sales as well as market share, reflecting intensifying competition in the segment.
Meanwhile, brands like Mercedes Benz, PCA, Volvo, etc experienced an overall YoY decline, indicating the need to strengthen their brand presence in the country.
The overall decrease in MoM sales across major brands reflects the usual market-wide slowdown following the financial year-end in March.
Meanwhile, the overall increase in YoY sales across major brands suggests signs of strong market expansion or a shift in consumer preference to electric mobility.
The Sales data for Electric Four-Wheelers this month reflects a competitive and evolving market in the country.
The electric four-wheeler market witnessed a change in dynamics and conflict in April 2025, with Tata Motors’s market share falling to 36%, while MG Motors battled closely to claim market leadership at 28%.
Despite Tata’s longstanding dominance in the segment, its overall sales figures and market share have recently dropped, falling from a high of 61% to below 40% this April.
This shift indicates increasing competition from other competitors like JSW MG Motors, Mahindra and Mahindra, BYD, Citroen, Hyundai, etc whose consistently improving sales figures hint at a potentially tighter conflict in the coming months.
It will be important to observe how market dynamics shift, how the emerging players will challenge the existing landscape, and how it will influence the future of electric mobility in the country.
While Tata Motors continues to hold the top position in April 2025, its falling market share and fierce competition from others highlight an evolving E4W market.
As the financial year advances, the E4W sales are expected to rise further and contribute significantly to the growth of electric mobility in 2025 in India.
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