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India's electric vehicle sales reached 24.5 lakh units in fiscal year 2025-26, marking a 24.6% increase from the previous year, with two- and three-wheelers accounting for the majority of sales. One in ten two-wheelers sold in March 2026 was electric, and adoption is expanding beyond major cities, with tier 2 markets surpassing 10% penetration; Nagpur and Bhubaneswar recorded 16,935 and 17,984 electric two-wheeler sales respectively in FY25-26.
Passenger electric vehicles are gaining traction more slowly, but the broader trend signals a nationwide shift in mobility patterns. The expansion into non-metro areas highlights growing consumer acceptance, supported by falling prices and government incentives. However, infrastructure for maintenance and emergency support is not keeping pace.
As of early 2026, India had 30,000 public EV charging stations, but distribution remains uneven, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Breakdowns remain rare but pose unique challenges compared to internal combustion engine vehicles, requiring specialized diagnostics, high-voltage system expertise, and software-based troubleshooting. There is a shortage of trained technicians outside major urban centers.
Industry stakeholders are now prioritizing the development of 24/7 command centers for real-time assistance, digital service tracking, and multilingual support to reduce response times. Automotive service networks are expanding training programs for technicians to handle high-voltage systems and advanced electronics.
The government and private sector are expected to announce joint plans later this year to standardize EV repair protocols and expand service coverage to tier 3 cities and highways, with a formal progress review scheduled for September 2026.