Number of new electric cars sold in India
India: Number of new electric cars sold was 170,100 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of new electric cars sold in India, 2010–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of new electric cars sold in India is 170,100 cars, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 84.7% on the previous year and up 37,700.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new electric cars sold in India peaked at 170,100 cars in 2025 and was at its lowest, 190 cars, in 2012.
That places India 16th out of 58 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 715.7 cars | 190 cars | 1,400 cars | 10 |
| 2020s | 67,947 cars | 3,143 cars | 170,100 cars | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new electric cars sold in India?
- Number of new electric cars sold in India was 170,100 cars in 2025, according to International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of new electric cars sold recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 170,100 cars in 2025.
- What is the lowest number of new electric cars sold recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 190 cars in 2012.
- How does India rank for number of new electric cars sold?
- India ranks 16th out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of new electric cars sold rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37,700.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of new electric cars sold. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electric cars include fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrids.