Electric Three-Wheelers Lead India’s EV Shift in April 2025

Key Highlights:

• Electric three-wheelers led the EV market in April 2025 with a 62.7% share, up from 52.5% last year.
• Sales increase nearly 50%, driven by brands like Mahindra, Bajaj, Piaggio and many more.
• EV share grew slightly in two-wheelers and cars but dipped from March due to lower subsidies.
• PM-eDrive reduced two-wheeler EV subsidies, but supports e-buses and trucks.
• CNG, petrol-ethanol, and petrol use declined across vehicle segments.

India’s move towards electric mobility is gaining pace. The electric three-wheelers are now leading the transition from petrol, diesel, and CNG vehicles. According to data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), electric three-wheelers made up 62.7% of the market in April 2025, a strong jump from 52.5% in April 2024.

EVs Gaining in the Three-Wheeler Market

The jump in electric three-wheeler sales marks the highest EV adoption rate across all vehicle types in India. In contrast, vehicles using CNG and LPG dropped to a 25.9% market share in April 2025 from 34% a year ago. This decline is largely due to rising CNG prices, which have increased the cost of ownership for buyers.

Strong Sales Growth Backed by Leading Brands

As per Vahan portal data, sales of electric three-wheelers reached 62,533 units in April 2025, up by almost 50% compared to April 2024. Key contributors to this growth include Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, YC Electric, Bajaj Auto, Saera Electric Auto, Dilli Electric Auto, and Piaggio Vehicles.

EVs Slowly Expanding in Other Segments

Electric vehicles are making gradual progress in other markets too:

• Two-wheelers: EV share rose to 5.44% in April 2025 from 3.97% in April 2024. However, this is a drop from 8.65% in March due to reduced government subsidies under the PM-eDrive scheme.
• Passenger cars: EV share increased to 3.5% in April 2025 from 2.26% a year ago, though slightly down from 3.54% in March.
• Commercial vehicles: EVs hold only around 1% of the market.
• Tractors: Still entirely diesel-dependent.

Policy Changes Affect Two-Wheeler Growth

Under the PM-eDrive scheme, the subsidy for electric two-wheelers was reduced in April 2025 to ₹2,500 per kWh, with a maximum of ₹5,000 per vehicle. The scheme also supports electric buses, trucks, ambulances, and charging stations, and will run until March 2026 with a total budget of ₹10,900 crore.

Decline in ICE Fuel Usage

While electric vehicle growth is uneven across segments, internal combustion engine (ICE) fuel usage is dropping. In April 2025:

• Petrol-ethanol mix in passenger cars dropped to 50%, down from 53% last year.
• Petrol share in two-wheelers fell to 94%, compared to 96% in April 2024.

Also Read: FADA Sales Report April 2025: Three-wheeler YoY sales increased by 24.51%

CMV360 Says

The rise of electric three-wheelers in India is a positive sign that the country is moving towards electric vehicles when it comes to clean and cost-effective transportation. With over 60% market share, EVs are now the first choice in this segment, mainly because they have low operating costs. The drop in CNG usage also shows how sensitive buyers are to fuel prices. If the government continues to offer policies, stable subsidies, and better charging infrastructure, more people are likely to shift to electric.