AFVs exceed 40% of Indian car sales as EVs surge
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Big shift on Indian roads: Alternative-fuel vehicles (AFVs) now make up over 40% of all passenger cars sold in June 2026.
Electric vehicle (EV) sales hit a new record, while CNG-powered cars also saw strong growth.
According to FADA, more people are choosing greener options than ever before.
Electric 3 wheelers hold 64.08% share
Petrol and ethanol car sales have dropped to 43.63%, down from nearly 48% last year, as buyers lean toward EVs (now at 7.75%) and hybrids (8.27%).
It's not just cars: Electric two-wheelers climbed to over 10%, and electric three-wheelers now dominate their segment with a massive 64.08% share.
Overall, vehicle sales jumped by 22% in June compared to last year, showing India's auto scene is getting cleaner (and busier) fast.