Alt-fuel cars hit record 40% of June retail sales as total volumes jump 28.6%

FADA data shows CNG, hybrid and EV models captured a record 40.2% of India's passenger vehicle retail in June (CNG 24.3%, hybrids 8.3%, EVs 7.8%). Total retail rose 28.6% YoY to 410,853 units, with rural demand up 35.1% outpacing urban's 24.7%.

— Filed Tue, 7 Jul, 2026, 04:51 IST · Source Times of India · Business · Updated

FADA data shows CNG, hybrid and EV models hit a record 40.2% of India's passenger vehicle retail sales in June, with total retail up 28.6% YoY to 410,853 units, signalling a structural shift in auto retail demand.

Why this matters

The record follows FADA reporting alt-fuel vehicles crossing 40% of India's PV market for the first time, led by record EV sales, and signals of strong two-wheeler EV demand outpacing supply.

Retail-company signals are accelerating, up 603700% QoQ.