Top Electric Vehicle Manufacturers in India

last updated
August 11, 2026

India's EV manufacturing base includes hundreds of firms producing two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger cars and commercial vehicles, as well as a huge domestic supply network. But the exact size of this ecosystem depends on the source and the definition of 'maker'. Now, the race for market share is on between startups and legacy automakers, with the pendulum swinging by category. Pure-play EV makers have a significant advantage in two-wheelers, while traditional commercial vehicle manufacturers continue to dominate in three-wheelers and buses. This is a category-wise look at the companies that are establishing India’s EV market.

Top Brands in the Electric 2-Wheeler Space in India

Currently, Ola Electric and TVS Motor are the two largest participants by cumulative sales, with TVS crossing 1 million cumulative deliveries of its iQube and Orbiter models in June 2026, becoming the second Indian EV producer after Ola to achieve this milestone. Other established leaders include Hero Electric, Ather Energy, Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp, with a lengthy tail of smaller businesses.

  • Ola Electric is the global leader in total sales volume of electric scooters.
  • Hero Electric was one of the early pioneers with inexpensive and durable urban scooters.
  • Bengaluru-based Ather Energy is designing connected smart scooters with touchscreen instrument clusters and navigation.
  • TVS Motor Company has crossed 1 million cumulative deliveries with its iQube and Orbiter portfolio in June 2026.
  • Bajaj Auto is selling the Chetak electric scooter with a metal body through its nationwide dealer network.
  • Hero MotoCorp retails the Vida V1 series with the replaceable battery.
  • Performance and specialised brands are Ultraviolette Automotive (F77 motorcycle), Tork Motors (Kratos) and Revolt Motors (RV400).

The wide range of urban-commute and regional-fleet brands includes Ampere Electric, Okinawa Autotech, BattRE, PURE EV, BGAUSS, Kinetic Green, Bounce Infinity, EeVe India, Devot Motors, Everve Motors, Kabira Mobility, Odysse Electric, Komaki, Tunwal, Jitendra New EV Tech, Benling, NDS Eco Motors, Techo Electra, Avera, Vmoto Soco, Omega Seiki Mobility, Yulu Bikes, Evolet India, Menza Motors, GZEV, Axiom Energy and Saera Electric.

Best Electric Three-Wheeler Companies In India

Bajaj Auto continues to be the top three-wheeler maker in India, but the gap has been shrinking in 2026, especially in electric models, with gains coming from Mahindra and TVS. Bajaj Auto’s overall three-wheeler share in FY26 was at 35%, compared with a year ago.

  • Bajaj Auto has both passenger and cargo variants of its electric three-wheelers.
  • Mahindra Last Mile Mobility produces the passenger versions Treo and E-Alfa and the cargo range Zor Grand.
  • Euler Motors develops the HiLoad EV, which is rated for 688 kg of payload and 88.55 Nm of torque.
  • Piaggio Vehicles sells the battery-operated Ape E-City passenger rickshaw and Ape E-Xtra cargo tempo.
  • Passenger variants are Safar Smart and Safar Super DX, while cargo models are Safar Jumbo and Safar Shakti. Kinetic Green Energy
  • Altigreen Propulsion Labs is a Bengaluru-based electric cargo three-wheeler maker for last-mile logistics.
  • YC Electric Vehicles produces the Yatri line on a mild steel tube chassis with a brushless DC engine.
  • Omega Seiki Mobility is a part of the Anglian Omega Network and is involved in the manufacturing of commercial three-wheelers and has a presence in several countries.

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What are the Companies that Manufacture Electric Cars in India?

Tata Motors is the leader in the electric passenger car market in India in sales volume. The company’s electric passenger car range includes the Nexon EV, Punch EV, Tiago EV and Curvv EV. Other key participants extending the segment are JSW MG Motor India, Mahindra and BYD India.

  • Tata Motors is the leader in the passenger EV sector with the Nexon EV, Punch EV, Tiago EV and Curvv EV.
  • JSW MG Motor India’s portfolio includes the Comet EV, Windsor EV and ZS EV.
  • Mahindra & Mahindra sells the XUV400 and is growing its EV portfolio on its INGLO battery-electric platform.
  • BYD India, the Indian arm of BYD sells the Atto 3, e6 and Seal.
  • Hyundai has the Kona Electric and Ioniq 5; Kia has the EV6.
  • Citroën sells the e-C3 hatchback in India.

Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Volvo all have electric versions in India, although precise model lineups change regularly. BMW’s current India EV offering focuses on the iX and i4, rather than the older discontinued variants like the i3 hatchback or i8, both no longer marketed anywhere.

Who are the players making electric buses and commercial trucks in India?

Olectra Greentech, JBM Auto, Switch Mobility, Ashok Leyland and EVage Motors are some of the top manufacturers of electric buses and commercial vehicles in India.

  • Olectra Greentech develops and deploys the X2 electric bus for regional road situations.
  • The indigenous Eco-Life e9 and e12 zero-emission low-floor buses are produced by JBM Auto.
  • The IeV range includes electric double-decker buses and commercial trucks manufactured by Ashok Leyland subsidiary Switch Mobility.
  • Ashok Leyland also produces electric vehicles and buses directly.
  • FR8 is a 1-tonne payload electric delivery van with a range of 100km by EVage Motors, a company based in Punjab.

What Are the Best Electric Cycle Brands in India?

Some of the established e-cycle makers targeting the recreational and commuter segment are EMotorad, Hero Lectro and Kinetic Green.

  • Pune-based EMotorad develops hard-tail and full-suspension e-bikes for trails and city transportation.
  • Hero Lectro makes pedal-assist e-cycles for students and city commuters.
  • Kinetic Green’s Kinetic Kool series rounds off the electric vehicle offering.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which firm has the largest number of electric two-wheelers in India?
Ola Electric and TVS Motor are the two biggest sellers of electric two-wheelers by volume. TVS crossed 1 million cumulative deliveries of its iQube and Orbiter models in June 2026, becoming the second Indian EV producer to accomplish that milestone.
Is Ola Electric the leading player in India’s electric three-wheeler business?
Bajaj Auto remains the top overall three-wheeler manufacturer in India, but its lead has been eroding through 2026 as Mahindra and TVS are accelerating their electric three-wheeler sales at a faster rate.
Who is the leading Indian automobile manufacturer in electric passenger vehicles?
Tata Motors is the leader in the electric passenger car category, with a portfolio comprising the Nexon EV, Tiago EV, Punch EV and Curvv EV.
Are EVs sold in India by big automakers like BMW and Mercedes-Benz?
Yes. Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Volvo all have electric vehicles in India; however, their line-ups vary over time as older models are phased out and new models come into the market.
Which firms manufacture electric buses in India?
Some of the top producers of electric buses and commercial vehicles in India include Olectra Greentech, JBM Auto, Switch Mobility and Ashok Leyland.
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