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Source: VAHAN |
India’s mid-month December 2025 electric four-wheeler sales data shows Tata.ev firmly leading the market, while VinFast has surprisingly broken into the top five manufacturers on the strength of just one premium-focused lineup. The numbers highlight both Tata’s continued dominance and the rapid disruption coming from new entrants like VinFast.
Key mid-December numbers
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Tata.ev: 2,296 units, continuing as India’s largest EV carmaker with a wide range of mainstream models.
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MG: 1,447 units, holding a strong second place with popular crossovers and SUVs.
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Mahindra: 1,172 units, consolidating third position with its new generation electric SUVs.
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VinFast: 163 units, entering the top 5 for the first time in India, ahead of several legacy brands.
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BMW: 158 units, reflecting steady demand in the luxury EV segment.
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Kia: 148 units, rounding off the top six with its global EV portfolio.
Tata.ev still on top
Tata.ev’s 2,296 mid-month registrations (VAHAN data, excluding Telangana) keep it comfortably ahead of MG and Mahindra. The brand’s mix of affordable hatchbacks and compact SUVs allows it to target both first-time EV buyers and family car upgraders.
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Multiple high-volume models like Tiago EV, Punch EV and Nexon EV continue to drive demand across metro and tier‑2 cities.
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Even with some cooling from earlier festive peaks, Tata’s volume gap over rivals remains significant, giving it pricing power and network advantages.
MG and Mahindra strengthen core positions
MG’s 1,447 units show that the JSW-MG partnership is sustaining momentum with its latest compact and mid-size EVs. Mahindra’s 1,172 units confirm that its electric SUV strategy is resonating with buyers who prioritize performance and road presence.
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MG benefits from fresh model launches and aggressive finance schemes that are drawing ICE buyers into EV showrooms.
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Mahindra’s focus on rugged, SUV‑centric EVs helps it carve out a distinct identity versus Tata’s more city-focused portfolio.
VinFast’s breakthrough entry
VinFast’s 163 mid‑month sales may look modest next to Tata or MG, but they mark a crucial psychological shift in India’s EV story. The Vietnamese manufacturer has entered the top 5 largely with premium SUVs like the VF 6 and VF 7, without yet launching true mass-market models.
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Retail momentum has been building since November, when VinFast outsold Tesla by roughly six times in India, signaling strong early brand acceptance.
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With 24 operational dealerships already live and more planned, VinFast is positioning itself for rapid scale‑up in 2026, including entry into new EV segments.
What this means for Indian EV buyers
For Indian customers, mid‑December 2025 data confirms that choice in the EV 4W space is expanding quickly, especially in SUVs and crossovers. Established leaders like Tata, MG and Mahindra are now facing tangible competition from global players such as VinFast, BMW and Kia, which should translate into more features, better range and sharper pricing over the next year.