There is a growth in electric vehicle sales in the Indian market. In September 2026, the passenger car segment recorded sales of 35,256 units. Tata Motors maintains its leading position in this segment, while Mahindra secured second place. Sales in this segment increased compared to the previous year, showing a 62% year-on-year growth.
When compared to last year, when all companies sold 21,757 electric vehicles in September, the figure reached 35,256 units in September 2026. This means that 13,499 more units were sold this year than last year.
According to the Auto Pandit report, the best-selling car in this segment is the Tata Punch EV from Tata Motors. For September, sales of this affordable and most compact electric SUV from Tata amounted to 4,702 units, demonstrating a sales increase of 284% compared to the same period last year.
In September last year, Tata Motors delivered 1,223 Punch EVs. The share of this Tata compact SUV in the total volume of electric vehicle sales was 13.3%. Additionally, sales of the Tata Motors Nexon EV reached 3,926 units, making it the third best-selling car in the segment.
The price of the Tata Punch EV starts from 9.79 lakh rupees including tax. However, the car can also be purchased under the BaaS (Battery as a Service) program, where the car's cost is reduced to 6.59 lakh rupees including tax. In this case, the buyer will have to pay for battery charging at a rate of 2.6 rupees per kilometer.
Punch EV is available with two battery options: 30kWh and 40kWh. The motor with the smaller battery provides 65kW of power, while the motor with the larger battery has a power of 95kW.
Tata Punch EV offers a claimed range of 468 kilometers. The time to charge the car from 20% to 80% is only 26 minutes. The car is equipped with a 360-degree view camera, front ventilated and leather seats, and a 10.25-inch infotainment system.