Electric Commercial Vehicles Cross 1,000 Sales for Third Month in a Row

India’s electric commercial vehicle market is keeping its momentum. Sales have crossed the 1,000-unit mark for three consecutive months — May, June and July 2025. July ended with 1,248 units sold. That is the second-highest monthly tally since the March 2024 rush before the FAME II scheme wrapped up.

Between January and July this year, the industry has sold 7,054 units. That’s 10 percent more than the same period in 2024. And it already covers 70 percent of last year’s total sales of 10,076 units. At this pace, the annual record is likely to be broken well before December.

Light goods carriers in the lead

The big push is coming from zero-emission light goods carriers. These e-LCVs have moved 4,403 units so far in 2025. That is a 15 percent jump over last year and gives them a 62 percent share of total electric commercial vehicle sales. They are proving ideal for last-mile cargo, FMCG distribution and urban freight. Lower running costs and competitive commercial EV prices are pulling in more operators.

Electric buses remain the next largest category. But the segment is flat. Sales between January and July stood at 2,427 units, almost identical to last year. Heavy goods carriers have done better, up 22 percent to 158 units. Electric vans, still a small segment, climbed to 66 units from just 18 last year.

Tata leads, Mahindra gains ground

Tata Motors is still the top-selling brand for e-CVs. But the lead is not as comfortable. Sales between January and July stood at 2,035 units. That’s down 49 percent year-on-year. Its market share has slipped to 29 percent from 62 percent a year ago. The drop is mainly in its e-LCV portfolio, including the Tata Ace EV range and the Intra EV. The Tata Ace EV offers a 154 km range on a single charge. The Intra EV is designed for applications like refrigerated goods and waste collection.

Mahindra, meanwhile, has had a strong run. Its Zeo electric mini-truck and small commercial range have found plenty of buyers. Sales have surged 188 percent to 1,245 units. Market share has jumped to 18 percent from just 7 percent last year. The Mahindra Zeo offers a real-world range of 160 km and comes with a seven-year or 150,000 km warranty.

Other players accelerate

Switch Mobility has moved 870 units, up 266 percent. PMI Electro Mobility sold 591 electric buses, an 88 percent gain. Olectra Greentech delivered 455 buses, up 45 percent. JBM Auto sold 437 buses, slightly lower than last year.

Euler Motors sold 237 e-LCVs, including the ADAS-equipped Storm EV and LongRange 200. VE Commercial Vehicles recorded 236 units, up 23 percent. EKA Mobility sold 212 units, rising 175 percent. Tivolt Electric Vehicles, part of the Murugappa Group, sold 63 units of its Eviator e-SCV, which offers a real-world range of 170 km.

Strong outlook

With FAME II incentives, the industry is now moving under its own steam. More models, better range and growing awareness are keeping the numbers high. Battery prices are easing. Fleet operators are calculating the savings. And the demand for clean transport is only getting stronger.

If this run continues, 2025 could go down as the year electric mobility in India’s commercial vehicle sector truly hit the fast lane.

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