India's E-Two-Wheeler Sales Hit Record 2.23 Lakh Units in October

India’s electric two-wheeler market set a new record in October 2026, with 2.23 lakh units registered in a single month — a jump of about 48% year-on-year, according to industry data.

Who is leading the charge

The record month was driven by the usual front-runners in the electric scooter space:

• TVS — the iQube maker continued its strong momentum and led the pack.
• Bajaj Chetak — the legacy brand’s electric scooter is a top seller.
• Ather — the Bengaluru-based maker kept up steady growth.
• Hero and Ola Electric — rounded out the top sellers.

Why it matters

This milestone builds on the earlier tipping point when electric scooters crossed a one-in-three share of total scooter registrations. October’s record shows demand is not just holding but accelerating, even as some manufacturers face capacity constraints trying to keep up with orders.

The drivers remain the same: lower running costs than petrol, falling battery prices, and a widening choice of models across price points. With festive-season buying and improving charging infrastructure, the shift from petrol to electric scooters is looking increasingly one-way.

For buyers, the message is unchanged — electric scooters have moved firmly into the mainstream, and the economics now favour going electric for daily commutes.