Electric three-wheelers are charging ahead. In July 2025, the segment notched its best-ever monthly retail sales with 69,145 units sold. This gives e-3Ws a commanding 62 percent share of India’s three-wheeler market, up from 58 percent a year ago.
In contrast, CNG 3-wheelers are struggling. Volumes dropped 13 percent year-on-year, with sales falling to 27,011 units. Their market share slid from 28 percent to just 24 percent. The shift is unmistakable. Electric is the future, and it's arriving faster than many expected.
Fuel-wise 3W Retail Sales – July 2025 vs July 2024
| Fuel Type | Sales (Jul 2025) | Market Share (Jul 2025) | Sales (Jul 2024) | Market Share (Jul 2024) | YoY Change |
| Electric | 69,145 units | 62% | 63,674 units | 58% | +9% |
| CNG | 27,011 units | 24% | 31,085 units | 28% | -13% |
| Diesel | 12,010 units | 11% | 11,942 units | 11% | +1% |
| LPG | 2,823 units | 3% | 2,961 units | 3% | -5% |
| Petrol | 423 units | 0.4% | 880 units | 1% | -52% |
| Total | 111,422 units | 100% | 110,542 units | 100% | +0.8% |
EVs Pulling Ahead in Calendar Year Performance
From January to July 2025, electric 3Ws have continued to outperform all other fuel types. Here’s how the year-to-date sales stack up:
| Fuel Type | Sales (Jan–Jul 2025) | Market Share (2025) | Sales (Jan–Jul 2024) | Market Share (2024) | YoY Growth |
| Electric | 430,846 units | 60% | 377,639 units | 55% | +14% |
| CNG | 182,017 units | 25% | 204,534 units | 30% | -11% |
| Diesel | 81,077 units | 11% | 76,629 units | 11% | +6% |
| LPG | 19,434 units | 3% | 17,950 units | 3% | +8% |
| Petrol | 3,447 units | 0.48% | 7,818 units | 1% | -56% |
| Others | 49 units | - | 195 units | - | - |
| Total | 716,870 units | 100% | 684,765 units | 100% | +5% |
What’s Driving the Electric 3W Surge?
There are several reasons electric 3-wheelers are winning:
- Lower operating costs compared to CNG and petrol.
- Falling electric rickshaw prices are improving affordability.
- Government-backed incentives and financing options.
- Rapid growth in charging infrastructure.
- Reliable performance for both passenger and cargo usage.
On Track for a Historic 2025
The electric 3W industry sold 430,846 units in just seven months. That’s already 62 percent of the record 691,301 units sold in all of 2024.
With monthly average sales now exceeding 61,500 units, the sector needs to sell just over 260,000 units in the next five months to break last year’s record. All signs point toward this milestone being comfortably surpassed.
Setting a new standard in India's mobility transition, the segment might end the year with 700,000+ units, barring any disruptions.
In Conclusion
Electric three-wheelers are no longer a new trend. They are the commercial vehicles which are considered as leaders in last mile and passenger mobility in India. Once the most popular option for operators on a budget, CNG 3Ws are gradually losing ground.
The industry is undergoing a noticeable shift as fuel prices increase and electric models become more reasonably priced. Not only is the electric auto rickshaw here to stay, but it is also shaping last-mile mobility in the future. And now with positive momentum, e-3W manufacturers are rushing to have their best year ever.
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