India auto retail hits record June, EV penetration jumps to 12.5% as fuel costs bite

FADA data shows June 2026 auto retail up 21.8% to 2.56M units. EV penetration hit a record 12.5% (306,220 units) amid rising fuel prices. PV registrations rose 28.6% to 411,000; 2W up 21.2% to 1.83M; 3W EV share reached 64%.

— Filed Mon, 6 Jul, 2026, 14:44 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

India's auto retail posted record June 2026 sales, up 21.8% to 2.56M units. EV penetration hit a record 12.5% as fuel price hikes drove buyers to battery vehicles, with strong gains across two-, three-wheelers and passenger vehicles.