Three-Wheelers EV Sales Cross 60% Even as Charging Lags Behind

Electric vehicles acounted for over 60% of all three-wheeler retail sales in June 2025, marking a sharp rise in June 2025, marking a sharp rise in green mobility adoption, according to data from the Federation of Indian Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The share of electric three-wheelers rose to 60.2%, up from 55.5% in the same month last year, reported TOI.

Two-wheeler EVs also gained traction, touching 7.3% of total sales, a jump from just under 6% in June 2024. Passenger electric vehicles—including cars and SUVs—reached 4.4% penetration, up from 2.5% a year ago. The commercial segment saw smaller but steady growth, with EVs forming 1.6% of truck and bus sales and 0.1% of construction equipment sales.

Total vehicle retail sales in June crossed the 2-million mark, up 5% year-on-year. Growth was led by a 55% spike in construction equipment sales, driven by strong infrastructure spending. Two-wheeler sales rose 4.7%, passenger vehicles 2.5%, commercial vehicles 6.6%, and tractors 9%.

According to the TOI report, FADA president C.S. Vigneshwar said early monsoon rains and the continued uptick in electric vehicle options have influenced consumer buying decisions, especially in the two-wheeler space. He added that while incentives and new bookings supported passenger vehicle sales, liquidity constraints and geopolitical uncertainty still pose challenges.

Experts noted that EV penetration across multiple segments is nearing an inflection point. The shift signals rising consumer acceptance, bolstered by better financing options, state subsidies, and growing awareness of green alternatives.

Year-to-date figures show 6.5 million vehicles sold so far in FY25, up from 6.2 million in the same period last year, reflecting consistent if modest growth across India’s auto retail market.

Charging Infrastructure Lags Behind

While the green mobility has achieved acceptance amongst customers, experts warn that 58% of potential EV buyers in India are discouraged by the feat of running out of charge without access to charging station.

According to a new report from Forvis Mazars in India, as of February 2024, the country had just 12,146 public charging stations nationwide—one charging point for every 135 EVs on the road. In contrast, the United States and China boast far better ratios of one station per 20 EVs and one station per 10 EVs, respectively.

RMI report indicated that India will need about 1.9 million public chargers and 2,75,000 battery-swapping stations by 2040 to support its EV goals.