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Electric three-wheelers deepen their grip on India’s retail market

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Electric three-wheelers deepen their grip on India’s retail market

Electric three-wheelers captured 62.6 per cent of India’s retail three-wheeler sales in October, according to data cited by the Hindu BusinessLine from FADA. Bajaj Auto led the segment, while Crisil Ratings said the category’s appeal is being driven by lower operating costs and stronger earnings potential for commercial users.

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Electric three-wheelers are no longer a niche story in India’s auto market. In October, they accounted for nearly two out of every three three-wheelers sold at retail, underscoring how quickly commercial mobility is being reshaped by lower running costs and wider acceptance among operators. First reported by thehindubusinessline.com .

According to the Hindu BusinessLine, data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations showed that electric three-wheelers held a 62.6 per cent share of the segment in October, up from 52.2 per cent a year earlier. The category also posted its strongest October on record, with retail sales rising 24.76 per cent year-on-year to 88,570 units from 70,995 units in October 2025.

The latest three-wheeler numbers fit into a broader shift in vehicle buying patterns, where alternative fuels continue to eat into petrol’s share. FADA president Sai Giridhar said in a statement that buyers are steadily moving towards CNG, hybrid and electric options, and described the trend as one of the clearest structural positives in Indian auto retail.

That shift is especially visible in three-wheelers because the segment is closely tied to daily earnings.


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