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Electric Car Running Cost vs Petrol Cars in India: A Real Monthly Expense Breakdown
With petrol prices consistently hovering around the ₹100 mark across major Indian cities in 2026, the shift toward Electric Vehicles (EVs) has accelerated. Buyers are increasingly drawn to the promise of ultra-low running costs. But how much do you actually save when you factor in real-world efficiency, electricity tariffs, and maintenance? Let’s cut through the marketing jargon and break down the real monthly expenses of running an EV versus a traditional petrol car in Indi
Team Autopunditz
Mar 243 min read


Ather Energy Sales Analysis – February 2026: Rizta Drives Massive Growth, 450 Series Expands Strongly
Ather Energy delivered a stellar performance in February 2026 , with strong growth across its electric scooter portfolio. The company’s expansion strategy and new product launches are clearly paying off, especially with the success of the Rizta family scooter . Here's a detailed model-wise breakdown: Top Performer of the Month 1. Rizta – The Game Changer Feb 2026 Sales: 20,322 units YoY Growth: +125% MoM Growth: +1% Ather Rizta emerged as Ather’s best-selling model , contr
Team Autopunditz
Mar 211 min read


India EV Sales Feb 2026: Maruti Suzuki eVitara Clocks 870 Units in Debut Month
India’s electric car sales reached 20,616 units in February 2026, growing 25.3% month-on-month. Tata Motors retained leadership with 38.7% market share, while Mahindra & Mahindra recorded a sharp 95.8% growth, emerging as a strong challenger in the EV segment.
Team Autopunditz
Mar 202 min read


Indian EV Car Sales – January 2026
With ~17k dispatches of mass-market Passenger EVs, the contribution of EVs in overall passenger cars accounted to 3.6% in January 2026. Three OEMs now control over 97% of India’s EV passenger vehicle market. OEM-Wise Market Share – January 2026 With 8,616 units, Tata continues to dominate India’s EV market, holding over half the total share. Tata’s strength lies in portfolio depth — from entry hatchbacks to premium SUVs and covering multiple price bands. The Challenger Duo –
Team Autopunditz
Feb 252 min read


Indian Passenger Car market fuel-mix analysis : FY2025
Highlights Petrol cars remained the top sellers, contributing 57.5% to FY2025 (April 2024 - March 2025). However, petrol vehicle sales...
Team Autopunditz
Jun 26, 20252 min read


2024 EV Sales Report: Growth, Market Leaders & Future Trends
Highlights 1,06,966 mass-market battery EVs were sold in 2024, posting 19% growth over 2023 BEV sales constituted 2.5% of total passenger...
Team Autopunditz
Feb 1, 20252 min read


Electric & Hybrid Cars Sales Analysis - H1 2024
Highlights 52,415 BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicle) and 51,832 HEVs (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) were sold in H1 2024 BEV and HEV sales growth...

managementpunditz
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Electric & Hybrid Cars Sales Analysis - 2023
Highlights 92,344 BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicle) and 82,606 HEVs (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) were sold in 2023. The market share of BEV...

managementpunditz
Jan 23, 20244 min read


Q3 2023 : EV sales declined for the first time by 10%!
Auto Punditz has always strived to present the most comprehensive data about the Indian Automotive Industry. In this endeavor, we have...

managementpunditz
Oct 27, 20232 min read


Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Sales Analysis for Q2 2023!
Highlights Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) sales reached an all-time high level of 26,794 units in Q2-2023, which is 2.7% of total PV...

managementpunditz
Jul 25, 20232 min read


Analysis of Top 30 selling cars of H1 2023!
Highlights Maruti Wagon-R continues to be the best-selling passenger vehicle in India. Tata Nexon is the best-selling SUV/crossover,...

managementpunditz
Jul 24, 20233 min read


EV and Hybrid Car Sales - Q1 2023
We have been covering the Electric Vehicle & Hybrid Vehicle sales statistics extensively and are closely watching the spurt in sales the...

managementpunditz
Apr 24, 20233 min read


CY2022: Indian Battery Electric Vehicle Industry Analysis
Highlights 2022 registered the highest-ever BEV sales of 48,262 units, with 229% volume growth over 2021 October 2022 was the best sales...

managementpunditz
Jan 24, 20232 min read


2022 YTD: Indian Electric Vehicle market analysis
In the first 9 months of CY 2022, the BEV mass market in India reached 33,145 units with a 1.2% market share. Tata Motors commands a 90%...

managementpunditz
Oct 21, 20222 min read


Fuel Mix Analysis - PV Sales H1 2022
H1-2022 diesel mix settled around 19%, CNG mix reached to 11% and electric mix to 1.1%. Petrol is dominating fuel in small vehicle...

managementpunditz
Jul 25, 20222 min read


Electric Passenger Vehicle Sales in India for H1 2022
H1-2022 registered highest ever half-yearly Battery Electric Vehicle sales of 20,440 units. June 2022 is the all-time best sales month...

managementpunditz
Jul 22, 20221 min read


Electric Cars Sales Analysis - 2021
BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) passenger vehicle sales penetration level reached 0.5% in 2021, with 14,690 units sales. For now, the...

managementpunditz
Jan 31, 20221 min read


Tata Motors to deliver 3,500 XPRES T EVs to BluSmart Mobility!
Tata Motors today signed an MOU with BluSmart Mobility for expanding their all-electric fleet multi-fold across Delhi NCR, and for the...

managementpunditz
Oct 29, 20212 min read
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This Financial Year 21-22: Q1 Analysis of Indian Auto Industry. [ UV/ Car/ Commercial /2W/3W]
The Indian Auto Industry saw a total Volume of 31,80,039 units this Q1 for FY 2021-2022. This was almost double the LY volumes at a...

managementpunditz
Jul 20, 20212 min read


Electric Passenger Vehicle sales in June 2021 - Nexon EV reported its all-time highest sale!
Tata Nexon EV is creating a newer sales benchmark every passing month and it recorded its lifetime highest monthly volume in June 2021....

managementpunditz
Jul 19, 20212 min read
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