EV vs ICE Sales: In April 2025, India’s automobile market showed both progress and challenges in electric vehicle (EV) adoption across two-wheelers (2W), three-wheelers (3W), and four-wheelers (4W). The data revealed interesting trends about how leading manufacturers are balancing electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle sales. Let’s break it down.
Two-Wheeler Segment: Mixed Signals
India’s 2W market saw a dip in EV share, falling to 5.5% in April from 8.7% in March 2025.
- Hero MotoCorp sold over 5.11 lakh two-wheelers, but only 1.2% were electric.
- TVS Motor achieved a better EV ratio at 6.4%, while Bajaj Auto recorded 10.4% of their 2W sales as electric.
- Pure EV makers showed strong performance:
- Ola Electric sold 19,709 units (100% EV)
- Ather Energy sold 13,173 units
- Ampere by Greaves Electric sold 4,018 units
These numbers show that while traditional OEMs are still dominated by ICE sales, pure EV brands are leading in electrification efforts.
Passenger 3-Wheelers: Strong EV Growth
The passenger 3W segment had a 30.9% EV penetration, slightly up from 30% in March.
- Bajaj Auto led with 28,114 units sold, but only 18.3% were EVs.
- Mahindra Last Mile Mobility was the highlight here, with 94.8% of its sales being electric.
- TVS Motor also posted good progress with a 38.5% EV ratio.
- 100% EV-focused players like TI Clean Mobility and Omega Seiki continued their fully electric operations.
Clearly, the 3W passenger segment is seeing a faster EV transition compared to 2Ws and 4Ws.
Cargo 3-Wheelers: Room for Improvement
In the cargo 3W segment, EV share dropped slightly to 23.4% in April from 24.6% in March.
- Bajaj Auto sold 4,524 cargo 3Ws, of which only 8.4% were electric.
- Mahindra Last Mile Mobility had a better record with 59% EV penetration.
- Euler Motors and Omega Seiki maintained their 100% EV lineup.
Although this segment has good EV players, mainstream OEMs still rely more on ICE models.
Four-Wheelers: Tata Leads the EV Charge
The 4W category saw 3.5% EV penetration, slightly down from 3.6% the previous month.
- Maruti Suzuki, India’s biggest 4W OEM, sold 1.38 lakh units but has no EV in its portfolio.
- Tata Motors sold 46,132 vehicles, with 10.1% being electric – the highest among legacy players.
- Mahindra & Mahindra posted a 6.2% EV share.
- MG Motor India stood out with 71% EV sales in April 2025.
- Hyundai and Kia had limited EV contribution, while Toyota, Skoda, Honda, and Renault focused entirely on ICE vehicles.
This shows that while some companies are pushing EVs, many top brands are still slow to shift.
Conclusion
April 2025 highlights that India’s journey toward electric mobility is progressing, but unevenly. The 3W segment, especially for passenger transport, is clearly leading the EV shift. Among 2Ws and 4Ws, pure EV companies are performing better than traditional OEMs.
If India wants to reach its electrification targets, legacy automakers must speed up EV adoption across all vehicle segments. Consumers, too, are becoming more aware and open to electric options, especially as infrastructure improves and running costs stay low.
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