Tata Nexon EV Becomes India’s First Electric Car to Surpass 1 Lakh unit Sales

Tata Motors is celebrating a major milestone with more than 2.5 lakh EVs sold across India. This success is led by the brand’s consistently best-selling Nexon EV, which has become the first electric car in India to surpass 1 lakh units in sales, solidifying its position as a favourite among buyers. The Nexon EV has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 12.49 lakh in India, and is available with two battery options (30kWh Medium Range, and larger 45kWh Long Range). Depending on the battery, it offers a range of up to 489 kilometres. 

Tata.ev offers a diverse lineup across segments, including the Punch EV, Tiago EV, Nexon EV, and the newly launched Harrier EV. Several models, including the Nexon EV and Tiago EV, are available with special December EMI offers. The detailed EMI prices can be checked here.

Commenting on the occasion, Shailesh Chandra, MD & CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., said., 'Crossing 250,000 EV sales reflects how electric mobility is fast becoming part of everyday Indian life. Our customers are driving more, travelling farther, and increasingly trusting EVs as their only cars. Our EV journey which began in 2018, was never about leading alone but about building the ecosystem to enable India’s transition to clean mobility.'

He also added, 'This progress is the outcome of the government’s forward-thinking policies, the steadfast support of our supplier partners and charging infrastructure providers, and above all, the trust and enthusiasm of TATA.ev customers. As EV adoption accelerates, our commitment remains clear: to mainstream electric mobility by making it accessible across segments, strengthening the ecosystem, and investing in India-first technology and localization. This is how we will continue to lead India’s growing EV market.'

Key Highlights

Tata Motors currently holds a 66% share of India’s electric passenger vehicle market. TATA.ev owners are spread across 1,000+ towns and cities, and for 84% of them, the EV is their primary car. Notably, 26% are first-time car buyers. On average, these vehicles cover ~20,000 km per year, with many exceeding 100,000 km, and half of the owners taking trips beyond 500 km. Collectively, Tata EVs have travelled ~12 billion km, saving ~1.7 million tonnes of CO₂ and ~800 million litres of fuel.

TATA.ev boasts over 2 lakh charging points, including over 20,000 public chargers and 100 MegaCharging Hubs with superfast 120kW+ speeds. Its nationwide service network features ~1,500 EV-dedicated bays and 5,000+ trained technicians. With locally developed components and more than 50% Indian-made content, TATA.ev aims to offer fast charging, expert service, and a world-class EV ecosystem.

Tata Motors’ Roadmap for EV Growth in India

As for the car launches, Tata will launch the Sierra.ev and the new Punch.ev by CY26, followed by the premium Avinya range at year-end. It will also roll out five new EV nameplates, including Sierra and Avinya, along with several updates across its portfolio. To accelerate EV adoption, Tata.ev will deploy 400,000 charge points, including 30,000+ public fast chargers, by CY27, and expand to 1 million charge points  with 100,000 public chargers by 2030 through its Open Collaboration framework.

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The brand will continue to expand India’s largest EV service network, with dedicated EV bays, battery health checks, refurbishment services, and second-life battery applications. With locally sourced HV battery cells from Agrata’s Sanand gigafactory and broader component localisation, Tata.ev will help boost India’s EV self-reliance while cementing its position in the segment.