Electric Three-wheeler Sales Report January 2025: YC Electric Emerges as Top Choice

Key Highlights:

• E-rickshaw sales fell to 38,824 units, while e-cart sales rose to 5,760 units in January 2025.
• YC Electric led e-rickshaw sales with 3,458 units, up 11.1% Y-o-Y.
• Dilli Electric saw a 15.1% Y-o-Y drop in e-rickshaw sales.
• YC Electric led e-cart sales with 408 units, up 69% Y-o-Y.
• J. S. Auto's e-cart sales grew 166% Y-o-Y to 295 units.

YC Electric, Saera Electric, Dilli Electric, MINI METRO, UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL and many other OEMs have announced their sales figures for January 2025.

In January 2025, India's electric vehicle market witnessed mixed performance across multiple categories. Sales of E-rickshaws went down to 38,824 units in January 2025, compared to 40,844 units in December 2024. E-carts, used predominantly for intra-city logistics, sales decreased to 5,760 units in January 2025, compared to 3,744 units in December 2024.

Electric three-wheelers (E3W) are an important segment of the electric vehicle (EV) market in India, as they offer affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly mobility solutions for both passengers and goods. 

E-rickshaw refers to low-speed electric three wheelers (up to 25 kmph) and it is mainly used for passenger transportation. On the other hand, E-cart refers to low-speed electric 3Ws (up to 25 kmph) used for goods transportation. 

Both e-rickshaws and e-carts are becoming popular choices for transportation in crowded cities and towns because they are easy to drive, produce fewer pollutants, and are often cheaper to operate than traditional vehicles. 

In this news, we will examine the sales performance of the E-rickshaw and E-cart segments in January 2025 based on the data from the Vahan Dashboard.

E-rickshaws Sales Trend in January 2025

The E-rickshaws segment witnessed a decline in y-o-y sales. According to data from the Vahan portal, 38824 units of E-rickshaws were sold in January 2025 compared to 40512 units in January 2024.

E-Rickshaw Sales Report: OEM Performance in January 2025

The e-rickshaw market showed mixed trends in January 2025, with some brands maintaining steady growth while others faced declines. Below is a detailed breakdown of the top manufacturers' sales performance.

YC ELECTRIC

YC Electric retained its top position with 3,458 units sold in January 2025, slightly up from 3,436 units in December 2024. The brand recorded an 11.1% Y-o-Y growth, improving from 3,113 units in January 2024. However, the M-o-M growth was marginal at 0.64%, indicating stable demand.

SAERA ELECTRIC

Saera Electric saw 2,030 units sold in January 2025, which is a 4.6% increase from December 2024 (1,941 units). However, compared to January 2024, when sales were at 2,227 units, the brand registered an 8.8% Y-o-Y decline.

DILLI ELECTRIC

Dilli Electric recorded 1,426 units in January 2025, down from 1,686 units in December 2024 and 1,679 units in January 2024. This resulted in a 15.1% Y-o-Y drop and a 15.4% M-o-M decline, indicating weaker demand for the brand.

UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL

Unique International sold 999 units in January 2025, reflecting an 8.7% M-o-M growth from 919 units in December 2024. However, compared to 1,069 units in January 2024, the brand saw a 6.5% Y-o-Y decline.

MINI METRO

Mini Metro's sales fell to 946 units in January 2025, declining from 1,093 units in December 2024 and 1,039 units in January 2024. This resulted in a 9% Y-o-Y decrease and a 13.4% M-o-M drop, indicating a challenging period for the brand.

E-cart Sales Trend in January 2025

The Electric 3-wheeler cart segment witnessed a remarkable increase in sales. As per the Vahan portal data, 5,760 units of E-cart were sold in January 2025 compared to 3,744 units in January 2024.

E-Cart Sales Trend by OEM: Top 5 OEMs Performance 

The e-cart market has seen strong growth in January 2025, with leading OEMs showing notable improvements in year-on-year (Y-o-Y) and month-on-month (M-o-M) sales. Here’s a breakdown of the top five brands:

YC ELECTRIC

YC Electric continues to lead the market with 408 units sold in January 2025, up from 359 in December 2024. Compared to January 2024, when sales stood at 241 units, the brand recorded an impressive 69% Y-o-Y growth. The M-o-M growth of 13.6% also indicates consistent demand.

DILLI ELECTRIC

Dilli Electric saw 393 units sold in January 2025, marking a 46% Y-o-Y increase from 270 units in January 2024. The brand also showed strong M-o-M growth of 22.8%, improving from 320 units in December 2024.

J. S. Auto

J. S. Auto posted the highest Y-o-Y growth among the top five brands, reaching 295 units in January 2025, a 166% increase from just 111 units in January 2024. The brand also recorded a 17.5% M-o-M growth, rising from 251 units in December 2024.

SAERA ELECTRIC

Saera Electric achieved 238 units in January 2025, up from 125 units in January 2024, reflecting a 90% Y-o-Y growth. The brand saw the strongest M-o-M growth at 49.7%, rising from 159 units in December 2024.

SKS Trade

SKS Trade sold 181 units in January 2025, a 34% Y-o-Y increase from 135 units in January 2024. However, it was the only brand in the top five to record a decline in M-o-M sales (-13.8%), dropping from 213 units in December 2024.

Also Read: Electric Three-wheeler Sales Report November 2024: YC Electric Emerges as Top Choice

CMV360 Says

The sales trends of e-rickshaws and e-carts show mixed results. While e-rickshaw sales dropped, e-cart sales grew, which means more people are using them for goods transport. Some brands like YC Electric did well, but others, like Dilli Electric, struggled. The rise in e-cart sales suggests that electric vehicles are becoming more useful for businesses.