Electric vehicle (EV) registrations rebounded in January 2025 after a period of moderation in December 2024. The electric two-wheeler segment continued its upward trajectory, with market leader Ola maintaining its top position despite a strong challenge from TVS Motor, which had led sales during the first half of the month. January also marked a milestone, with total electric car sales surpassing the 10,000-unit mark.

Sales of total battery-powered vehicles across all segments reached about 1.6 lakh units in January 2025, up from 1.43 lakh units in December 2024, according to Vahan data (as of 9 PM on Friday).

Electric two-wheeler registrations rose significantly to 91,264 units in January, compared to 73,644 units in December.

Despite growing competition, Ola Electric secured the top spot with 22,656 units sold, up from 13,794 in December. TVS Motor followed closely with 22,080 units (up from 17,328 units), while Bajaj Auto recorded 20,176 units (up from 18,369 units). Ather Energy’s sales also increased to 12,101 units, compared to 10,506 units in the previous month.

Other players in the segment saw moderate growth. Greaves Electric Mobility sold nearly 3,400 units (up from 2,795), while Hero MotoCorp registered nearly 1,500 units (up from 1,022). PURE EV and Revolt Intellicorp sold 1,580 and 1,022 units, respectively.

In the electric three-wheeler category, registrations fell slightly to 56,866 units in January, down from 59,430 units in December.

Meanwhile, electric passenger vehicle sales—including electric cars and SUVs—continued to grow, reaching 10,454 units in January, up from 9,089 units in December 2024.

Published on January 31, 2025