India electric-car sales rise 82% in July as automakers expand EV capacity
India sold 31,788 electric cars in July, taking EVs to 7.8% of new-car sales. Tata Motors led with a 43% share, while Maruti Suzuki, M&M, Kia and JSW MG Motor India ramp models and production to meet demand.
India electric-car sales rose 82% year-on-year to 31,788 units in July as higher fuel prices lifted EV demand. Tata led with 43% share, while Maruti, Kia and M&M are expanding models and capacity amid supply constraints.
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