Tata Motors tops the list, selling 7,106 units, followed by MG Motor selling 4,496 units, and Mahindra finished third with 3,709 units.
India’s electric car market grew steadily for this month (October 2025), and this was fueled by festive demand and new model launches. According to Vahan-registered retail data, 17,785 electric vehicles were sold during the month, up 9% from 16,328 in September and marking a 78% year-on-year growth.
Tata Motors Tops the List
Tata Motors maintained its lead in the electric vehicle market, selling 7,106 units in October versus 6,610 in September. This is an 8% growth month on month, with a 40.5% market share. The brand’s expanding EV lineup, which includes the Nexon EV, Punch EV, and Harrier EV, is in high demand. Tata is set to launch the Sierra EV by the end of the year.
MG Motor maintains the second Spot.
MG Motor remained in second place with 4,496 units sold, up 8% from 4,154 in September. The brand has a 25.6% market share, thanks to the sustained success of the MG Windsor. During its first anniversary celebrations, the firm also unveiled a special Inspire Limited Edition Windsor EV.
Mahindra strengthens its position.
Mahindra finished third with 3,709 units sold in October, up 11% from 3,329 in September. The latest launches of Mahndra, like the XEV 9e and the BE 6, have largely been a reason for its strong position in the Indian EV market.
Kia rises to fourth
Kia India climbed to fourth place, delivering 655 units, up from 522 in September. The brand’s 25% monthly rise shows the growing popularity of its electric lineup. Kia now has a 3.7% market share in the segment.
BYD drops to fifth & Hyundai holds sixth place
BYD dropped to fifth place after selling 560 units, compared to 594 in September. The brand’s market share fell 6% to 3.2%, yet it remains a strong player in the premium EV segment. Hyundai stayed in sixth place, selling 437 units, a 20% increase over 364 in September. The Ioniq 5 continues to contribute significantly to the company’s EV volume.
BMW at seventh
BMW remained eighth, selling 303 units in October compared to 332 units in September, marking a 9% decrease. Despite the decline, BMW’s EV portfolio has steadily increased since last year.
VinFast Debuts at Eighth
VinFast, based in Vietnam, made its Indian top ten debut in October, selling 131 units. The strong entry, powered by its new VF6 and VF7 models, resulted in a month-on-month gain of 2,083% and a 0.7% market share.
Mercedes drops to ninth & Stellantis closes the list.
Mercedes-Benz sold 90 units in October, down from 108 in September, for a 17% decrease. Its 0.5% market share shows that it’s a small but steady presence in the luxury EV segment. Tesla, which joined the race last month, fell out of the top ten this time. Meanwhile, Stellantis Auto’s Citroën ëC3 ranked tenth in October, selling 52 units, up from 37 in September. The brand’s 41% rise helped it gain 0.3% of the market.
A Quick Sneak Peek
| Rank | Brand | Oct 2025 Sales | Sept 2025 Sales | MoM Growth | Market Share |
| 1 | Tata Motors | 7,106 | 6,610 | +8% | 40.5% |
| 2 | MG Motors | 4,496 | 4,154 | +8% | 25.6% |
| 3 | Mahindra | 3,709 | 3,329 | +11% | 21.1% |
| 4 | Kia India | 655 | 522 | +25% | 3.7% |
| 5 | BYD | 560 | 594 | –6% | 3.2% |
| 6 | Hyundai Motors | 437 | 364 | +20% | 2.5% |
| 7 | BMW | 303 | 332 | –9% | 1.7% |
| 8 | VinFast Auto | 131 | 6 | +2,083% | 0.7% |
| 9 | Mercedes-Benz | 90 | 108 | –17% | 0.5% |
| 10 | Stellantis Auto | 52 | 37 | +41% | 0.3% |
SearchEV Verdict
Between January and October 2025, India’s electric car market sold 1.06 million units at retail, accounting for 92% of the total 2024 volumes. Another 2 lakh units are likely to be sold in the last two months, bringing total sales to roughly 12.5 lakh by the end of the year.
According to experts, the growth is due to expanded model options, better charging facilities, and lower running costs. With more new EVs on the way, competition in the fourth quarter of 2025 is projected to heat up even further.
