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MARKET TRACKERSales & Adoption

September EV Registrations Hit a Record High

September was a record month for passenger EVs in India. A total of 35,948 EVs were registered—94% more than last year and 11% more than August. EV share reached 8.3%.

Why it mattersAlmost one in every 12 passenger vehicles registered in September was an EV. More buyers are choosing EVs, but the right decision still depends on your charging access, daily running, ownership cost and service support.
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Market & Pricing

Tata doubles EV production capacity as demand rises

Tata Motors says it has doubled electric-car production capacity to more than 16,000 units a month. EVs now account for 21% of its India car sales, up from 14% a year earlier.

Why it mattersMore capacity can improve availability as EV demand grows. Buyers should also watch pricing because Tata has warned that rising input costs are putting pressure on passenger-vehicle margins.
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Charging Infrastructure

Mahindra Charge_iN reaches 50 live charging locations

Mahindra says Charge_iN now has 50 live locations and 200 charging points. Its first HPCL-linked site is operational at HP Auto Care Centre, Sajgaon, on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway.

Why it mattersHighway EV users gain another high-power charging option on a busy inter-city corridor. Availability, tariff and connector status should still be checked in the app before departure.
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MARKET TRACKER

Sales & Adoption

Electric passenger-vehicle registrations rise 50% in August

India recorded 30,325 electric passenger-vehicle registrations in August 2026, up 50% year on year but down 12% from July. EVs represented 7.4% of passenger-vehicle registrations.

Why it mattersThe yearly rise shows adoption is broadening, while the monthly decline is a reminder not to judge demand from one headline. Model choice and competition are increasing.
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POLICY WATCH

Policy & Incentives

PM E-DRIVE approvals cover 6,562 public chargers

The government says ₹689 crore had been approved for 6,562 public chargers through three oil-marketing companies and nine states under PM E-DRIVE as of 1 July 2026.

Why it mattersCharging approvals can improve long-distance and urban EV usability, but an approved charger is not necessarily operational. Buyers should track commissioned locations on their regular routes.
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