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April 2026 EV three-wheeler sales show mixed trends. YC Electric leads e-rickshaws, J.S. Auto tops e-carts, with strong YoY growth by select brands despite overall month-on-month decline.
By Robin Kumar Attri
YC Electric leads the e-rickshaw segment despite a sharp YoY decline.
Zeniak Innovation and Terra Motors show strong YoY growth.
Hooghly Motors records impressive growth with a stable MoM rise.
J.S. Auto tops the e-cart segment with steady performance.
Atul Auto sees a strong MoM recovery in e-cart sales.
India’s electric three-wheeler market continued to show a dynamic and evolving trend in April 2026, reflecting both strong growth potential and short-term fluctuations across passenger and cargo segments. According to the Vahan Dashboard (as of May 2, 2026), demand for affordable electric mobility remains strong across cities and rural areas, especially for last-mile transport and small goods movement.
The e-rickshaw segment saw leadership from key players like YC Electric, Zeniak Innovation, Terra Motors, and Hooghly Motors, although several brands faced a decline in monthly sales. At the same time, the e-cart segment was led by J.S. Auto and Atul Auto, with a mix of strong growth stories and demand pressures across OEMs.
Overall, the data highlights a competitive and fast-growing market, where rising adoption of electric vehicles is driving long-term growth, even as short-term sales variations continue across different manufacturers.
India’s electric three-wheeler segment continues to grow as a key part of last-mile mobility. E-rickshaws are widely used across cities and rural areas for affordable transport.
As per the latest Vahan Dashboard data (May 2, 2026), April 2026 sales were led by YC Electric, Zeniak Innovation, Terra Motors, and Hooghly Motors. However, the market shows mixed trends with sharp year-on-year (YoY) changes and mostly declining month-on-month (MoM) performance.
OEM / Brand | Apr 2026 Sales | Mar 2026 Sales | Apr 2025 Sales | YoY Growth | MoM Growth |
YC Electric | 1,154 | 1,239 | 2,902 | -60.2% | -6.9% |
Zeniak Innovation | 873 | 1,027 | 670 | 30.3% | -15% |
Terra Motors | 739 | 602 | 568 | 30.1% | 22.8% |
Hooghly Motors | 708 | 679 | 406 | 74.4% | 4.3% |
Dilli Electric | 631 | 890 | 1,277 | -50.6% | -29.1% |
Aahana Commerce | 545 | 722 | 372 | 46.5% | -24.5% |
Saera Electric | 499 | 633 | 1,529 | -67.4% | -21.2% |
Move Stone Services | 483 | 501 | 265 | 82.3% | -3.6% |
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility | 474 | 455 | 529 | -10.4% | 4.2% |
Mini Metro | 472 | 594 | 945 | -50.1% | -20.5% |
Source: Vahan Dashboard (as of May 2, 2026) – Telangana data not included.
YC Electric remained the top player in April 2026 with 1,154 units registered. However, the company saw a steep 60.2% YoY decline compared to April 2025 (2,902 units). On a monthly basis, sales also dropped 6.9% from March 2026 (1,239 units), indicating pressure on volumes despite the leadership position.
Zeniak Innovation secured the second spot with 873 units in April 2026. The company posted a healthy 30.3% YoY growth of over 670 units last year. However, sales declined 15% MoM from 1,027 units in March, showing a short-term slowdown.
Terra Motors recorded 739 units in April 2026. The brand delivered a solid 30.1% YoY growth compared to 568 units in April 2025. Unlike many others, Terra Motors also saw a strong 22.8% MoM growth, making it one of the few OEMs with positive monthly momentum.
Hooghly Motors registered 708 units in April 2026. The company achieved an impressive 74.4% YoY growth of 406 units last year. It also saw a modest 4.3% MoM increase, indicating stable demand growth.
Dilli Electric recorded 631 units in April 2026. Sales dropped sharply by 50.6% YoY from 1,277 units in April 2025. On a monthly basis, volumes declined 29.1%, reflecting weaker demand.
Aahana Commerce posted 545 units in April 2026. The brand saw a strong 46.5% YoY growth compared to 372 units last year. However, sales fell 24.5% MoM from 722 units in March.
Saera Electric registered 499 units in April 2026. The company faced a sharp 67.4% YoY decline from 1,529 units last year. Monthly sales also dropped 21.2%, indicating continued demand challenges.
Move Stone Services recorded 483 units in April 2026. The brand showed a strong 82.3% YoY growth of 265 units in April 2025. However, sales slightly declined 3.6% MoM, suggesting stable but slightly softening demand.
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility registered 474 units in April 2026. The company saw a 10.4% YoY decline compared to 529 units last year. On the positive side, it recorded a 4.2% MoM growth, indicating a slight recovery.
Mini Metro reported 472 units in April 2026. Sales declined 50.1% YoY from 945 units in April 2025. On a monthly basis, volumes also dropped 20.5%, reflecting demand pressure.
The April 2026 e-rickshaw market shows a mixed trend. While companies like Terra Motors, Hooghly Motors, and Move Stone Services recorded strong growth, several major players such as YC Electric, Dilli Electric, and Saera Electric faced significant declines.
On a monthly basis, most OEMs experienced falling sales, indicating a short-term slowdown. However, steady YoY growth by select players highlights that the long-term demand for electric last-mile mobility in India remains strong and competitive.
India’s electric cargo three-wheeler (e-cart) segment continues to expand as demand for last-mile delivery and goods transport rises across cities and small towns. The segment shows mixed trends, with some OEMs recording strong growth while others face short-term pressure.
As per Vahan Dashboard data (May 2, 2026), April 2026 sales were led by J.S. Auto and Atul Auto.
OEM / Brand | Apr 2026 Sales | Mar 2026 Sales | Apr 2025 Sales | YoY Growth | MoM Growth |
J.S. Auto | 521 | 505 | 479 | 8.8% | 3.2% |
Atul Auto | 399 | 238 | 121 | - | 67.6% |
Saera Electric | 276 | 280 | 261 | 5.7% | -1.4% |
Vijays Energy | 257 | 297 | 254 | 1.2% | -13.5% |
Dilli Electric | 283 | 245 | 401 | -38.9% | -13.4% |
Energy Electric | 224 | 258 | 229 | -2.2% | -13.2% |
Altier Electric | 156 | 92 | 42 | 271.4% | 69.6% |
Hotage India | 137 | 103 | 89 | 53.9% | 33% |
Bright Autozone | 130 | 79 | 62 | 109.7% | 64.6% |
Priyam Industries | 128 | 0 | 14 | - | - |
Source: Vahan Dashboard (as of May 2, 2026) – Telangana data not included.
J.S. Auto emerged as the top-selling OEM with 521 units in April 2026. The company recorded a steady 8.8% YoY growth compared to 479 units in April 2025. Sales also improved 3.2% MoM from 505 units in March, showing stable demand and consistent performance.
Atul Auto secured the second position with 399 units. While year-on-year data is not available, the company witnessed a sharp 67.6% MoM growth from 238 units in March, indicating a strong recovery in monthly sales.
Saera Electric registered 276 units in April 2026. The brand posted a 5.7% YoY growth over 261 units last year. However, sales slightly declined 1.4% MoM, suggesting stable but slightly soft demand.
Vijays Energy recorded 257 units in April 2026. The company showed a marginal 1.2% YoY growth compared to 254 units in April 2025. On a monthly basis, sales declined 13.5%, indicating a short-term slowdown.
Dilli Electric reported 283 units in April 2026. The company faced a 38.9% YoY decline from 401 units last year. Sales also dropped 13.4% MoM, reflecting weaker market demand.
Energy Electric posted 224 units in April 2026. The OEM saw a 2.2% YoY decline compared to 229 units last year. Monthly sales also decreased 13.2%, indicating pressure on volumes.
Altier Electric registered 156 units in April 2026. The company delivered a remarkable 271.4% YoY growth from just 42 units in April 2025. It also recorded a strong 69.6% MoM growth, making it one of the fastest-growing players.
Hotage India recorded 137 units in April 2026. The brand achieved a solid 53.9% YoY growth compared to 89 units last year. Sales also increased 33% MoM, indicating strong upward momentum.
Bright Autozone reported 130 units in April 2026. The company saw an impressive 109.7% YoY growth from 62 units in April 2025. Monthly sales also jumped 64.6%, showing strong demand growth.
Priyam Industries registered 128 units in April 2026. The company had minimal presence last year (14 units), and a month-on-month comparison is not available, but the sharp rise highlights a rapid scale-up in operations.
The April 2026 e-cart market reflects a mixed yet competitive landscape. While J.S. Auto maintained its leadership, Atul Auto showed strong monthly recovery. Brands like Altier Electric, Bright Autozone, and Hotage India recorded impressive growth, signaling rising adoption of electric cargo vehicles.
At the same time, some OEMs such as Dilli Electric and Energy Electric faced declines. Overall, the segment continues to grow steadily, driven by increasing demand for cost-effective and eco-friendly logistics solutions in India.
The April 2026 data clearly show that India’s electric three-wheeler market is growing but uneven in the short term. While segments like e-rickshaws and e-carts continue to see strong participation from leading players such as YC Electric and J.S. Auto, the performance across OEMs remains mixed.
Several brands recorded strong year-on-year growth, highlighting rising adoption of electric mobility. At the same time, month-on-month declines across many OEMs indicate temporary demand fluctuations and market adjustments.
Overall, the trend suggests that despite short-term volatility, the long-term outlook for electric last-mile mobility in India remains strong, driven by affordability, increasing awareness, and expanding use in both passenger and cargo transport.
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