India’s electric two-wheeler market crossed 1.93 lakh units sold in June 2026 alone — up 75% year-on-year — and the leaderboard looks very different from a year ago. Bajaj Chetak has overtaken Ola Electric to become one of the segment’s biggest sellers, while August 2026 is set to bring a wave of new launches from Ather, Hero MotoCorp, and VinFast. Here’s the full picture.
The New Leaderboard: Bajaj and TVS Overtake Ola Electric
As of early July 2026, TVS leads the electric scooter race, with Bajaj Auto close behind at 2,25,960 units and a 22% market share — already 81% of its entire 2025 sales volume. Ather Energy has delivered 1,74,677 units in the same period (17% share, also 81% of last year’s total), driven largely by its Rizta model.
Ola Electric, once the clear market leader, has fallen to a 7% share with 68,148 units delivered in the first 187 days of 2026 — just 33% of what it sold in the same window in 2025. The Bajaj Chetak, meanwhile, has now crossed 8 lakh cumulative units sold since launch, cementing its position as one of the best-selling electric two-wheelers in Indian history.
| Brand | 2026 YTD Units (as of early July) | Market Share | vs. Full-Year 2025 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| TVS | Market leader (exact YTD not disclosed in this dataset) | Highest | — |
| Bajaj | 2,25,960 | 22% | 81% of 2025 total |
| Ather | 1,74,677 | 17% | 81% of 2025 total |
| Ola Electric | 68,148 | 7% | Just 33% of 2025 total |
What’s Launching in August 2026
Ather EL Platform — August 29, 2026
Ather Energy will unveil its new EL platform scooters on August 29, 2026 at a Community Day event in Bengaluru. This is expected to become Ather’s most affordable lineup yet, with pricing reported around Rs 1.05-1.15 lakh (ex-showroom) — a clear play to compete in the mass-market segment currently dominated by Bajaj and TVS’s entry-level offerings.
Hero MotoCorp’s New E-Scooter
Hero MotoCorp is expected to launch a new electric scooter by August 2026, reportedly featuring a 3.8 kWh fixed battery pack and priced below Rs 1 lakh — positioning it as a value-focused option rather than a premium play.
VinFast’s India Debut Scooter
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is expected to enter the Indian electric scooter market in August 2026 with pricing around Rs 1.00-1.20 lakh, a claimed range of roughly 140 km, and support for swappable batteries — a feature still rare among mainstream Indian electric scooters.
| Upcoming Model | Expected Launch | Expected Price | Notable Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ather EL Platform | Aug 29, 2026 | Rs 1.05-1.15 lakh | Ather’s most affordable model yet |
| Hero e-scooter | August 2026 | Under Rs 1 lakh | 3.8 kWh fixed battery |
| VinFast scooter | August 2026 | Rs 1.00-1.20 lakh | Swappable battery, ~140 km range |
Why Ola Electric Is Losing Ground
The steepest story in this data is Ola Electric’s decline — from market leader to a distant fourth in under two years. Industry commentary points to service-network complaints, quality-control issues flagged widely on social media, and aggressive new-model pushes from established two-wheeler makers like Bajaj and TVS, which have decades of dealer and service infrastructure that Ola is still building out. Meanwhile, Bajaj’s Chetak — built on Bajaj’s existing manufacturing and service backbone — has been the biggest beneficiary of that shift in buyer confidence.
What This Means If You’re Buying an Electric Scooter Now
- Want proven reliability and wide service coverage: Bajaj Chetak and TVS’s electric lineup currently lead on both sales volume and service network maturity.
- Want the newest tech and software features: Ather remains the segment’s tech leader, and the upcoming EL platform aims to bring that same experience to a lower price point.
- Want to wait for more choice: August 2026 alone brings at least three credible new options — Ather EL, Hero’s new e-scooter, and VinFast’s India debut — worth comparing before you commit.
For a detailed model-by-model comparison of what’s currently on sale, see our electric scooters comparison guide, and for budget-wise EV recommendations across both two- and four-wheelers, check our complete EV buying guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best-selling electric scooter in India in 2026?
TVS currently leads the market, with Bajaj close behind at a 22% share (2,25,960 units YTD as of early July 2026). The Bajaj Chetak has also crossed 8 lakh cumulative units sold since its launch, making it one of India’s best-selling electric two-wheelers overall.
Why has Ola Electric’s market share dropped in 2026?
Ola Electric’s share has fallen to around 7%, with YTD sales just 33% of its 2025 total. Industry reports cite service-network complaints and quality issues, alongside intensifying competition from Bajaj, TVS, and Ather, which have stronger dealer and service infrastructure.
What new electric scooters are launching in August 2026?
Three notable launches are expected: Ather’s new EL platform scooter (Aug 29, priced around Rs 1.05-1.15 lakh), a new Hero MotoCorp e-scooter (under Rs 1 lakh), and VinFast’s India debut scooter (Rs 1.00-1.20 lakh with swappable batteries).
How big is India’s electric two-wheeler market right now?
Electric two-wheeler sales crossed 1.93 lakh units in June 2026 alone, a 75% year-on-year increase, with cumulative sales for 2026 already surpassing 1 million units.
By Piyush P. Yadav
