Electric cars raced ahead of strong hybrids in India during H1 2026, recording 1,48,023 sales against 57,885 hybrids. We analyse the top-selling EVs and hybrids, model-wise growth and why the gap is widening.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx has crossed the 5 lakh domestic wholesales milestone in India, becoming the first Nexa SUV to achieve this landmark. Launched in April 2023, the Baleno-based coupe-SUV has taken just 38 months to reach this mark, underlining how quickly it has become one of Maruti Suzuki’s most important UV products. As per the latest report, Fronx has registered 5,12,829 units in domestic wholesales till the end of May 2026. It has also emerged as a major export contribut
Chinese automobile brands are rapidly moving from the fringes of the European car market into the mainstream. During the first half of 2026, Chinese brands registered approximately 6,63,000 passenger vehicles across Europe, representing growth of around 107% year-on-year. More importantly, their combined share of the European new-car market has climbed to approximately 9.2%, compared with around 4.5% during H1 2025. The numbers underline just how dramatically the competitive
India’s electric two-wheeler market is becoming increasingly competitive, and a straightforward reading of sales numbers would suggest that Hero MotoCorp still has some catching up to do. Hero’s electric mobility brand VIDA currently trails TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto and Ather Energy in volumes. However, looking only at VIDA registrations tells only part of the story. Hero MotoCorp is effectively pursuing a two-track electric mobility strategy: building its own VIDA business while
Electric cars raced ahead of strong hybrids in India during H1 2026, recording 1,48,023 sales against 57,885 hybrids. We analyse the top-selling EVs and hybrids, model-wise growth and why the gap is widening.
