VinFast plans to enter the electric scooter market after success with electric vehicles in India

Tata Motors demonstrated impressive results in the passenger vehicle segment for the past quarter. In the second half of the 2027 fiscal year, the company sold over 200 thousand vehicles. In total, 201,723 vehicles were sold in domestic and global markets during the period from July to September 2026.

Compared to the same period last year, Tata's sales increased by 40%. In the 2026 fiscal year, the company sold 144,397 vehicles during this same period. The growth in Tata's sales is due not only to the overall increase in volume but also to significant changes in the fuel type structure used in Tata Motors vehicles.

The company offers vehicles in four fuel types: electric, gasoline, diesel, and CNG. In the reporting quarter, the share of electric vehicles in Tata Motors' portfolio reached 23%, with 47,150 electric vehicles sold in the second quarter, representing a 90% increase compared to the 24,855 vehicles sold the previous year.

CNG accounts for 28% of sales. If electric vehicles (EVs) and CNG vehicles are combined, 51% of Tata Motors' entire portfolio is accounted for by these engine types. Thus, the main driving force behind Tata Motors' sales is no longer exclusively gasoline and diesel options, although they still account for 49% of the total sales volume.

Looking at the previous quarter, Tata Motors sold 196,674 vehicles in the domestic market, and exports amounted to 5,049 units. In September, the company delivered a total of 70,210 vehicles, of which 68,810 were sold in the domestic market. This was the first time that Tata's monthly sales exceeded the 70,000 mark.

Analyzing sales for the entire quarter, Tata sold 62,611 vehicles in the domestic market in July, reaching 65,253 units in August, and 68,810 units in September. Regarding EVs, Tata sold 15,217 electric cars in July, 16,549 in August, and 15,384 units in September.

The most popular model in Tata's portfolio is the Tata Punch. Although sales data for the Punch in September is unavailable, 21,313 units of this SUV were sold in July, and 21,320 units in August, indicating consistently high sales exceeding 20 thousand units. The second best-selling product for the company is the Tata Nexon.

The Indian two-wheeler transport market is showing rapid growth in the electric vehicle segment. By September 2026, companies had sold over 1.5 million electric two-wheelers, and new players are entering this developing sector.

One such new participant is the company e-SPRINTO. This local company plans to introduce its first mass-market electric scooter in October. Previously, e-SPRINTO did not sell scooters directly to consumers; this release will be the first product intended for individual buyers and is being developed with family needs in mind.

The company states that this scooter will provide a range of 130 kilometers on a single charge. It is designed for daily use, combining the practicality of a daily commuter, performance, and electric efficiency.

The needs of Indian consumers were also taken into account during development. Although the brand announced a range of 130 kilometers, it has not specified the measurement methodology for this figure. Much of the information about the upcoming scooter remains confidential.

e-SPRINTO's existing portfolio includes both low-speed and high-speed scooters, but they are intended for the business-to-business segment and are unavailable to individual buyers. There are four models in the low-speed category and two in the high-speed category.

e-SPRINTO has not yet confirmed the launch date for the new scooter, nor has the name under which it will be released been announced. The company has shared only one photo showing that the scooter follows a traditional design.

There is a steady growth in the sales of electric two-wheelers in the Indian market, indicating the increasing popularity of electric motorcycles among the population. Electric scooters are particularly in demand.

According to August data, sales across all companies reached double-digit and triple-digit figures. In August 2026, the total number of electric two-wheelers sold was 187,214 units, compared to 76,118 units in August 2025. This demonstrates a 146 percent year-on-year growth in the segment.

Hero Vida has established itself as the fourth most popular brand. Last month, Vida sold 25,558 electric scooters, whereas in August 2025, the company sold 12,273 electric two-wheelers. Thus, Vida's sales grew by 108 percent year-on-year.

Vida's portfolio includes five models presented under the VX2 and V2 series. Among them is the latest VX2 Go model, which is available with three battery options: 2.2kWh, 3.1kWh, and 3.4kWh. The price of the Vida VX2 Go model with a 2.2kWh battery in Delhi is 79,999 rupees excluding tax.

This scooter has a claimed range of 93 kilometers. Assuming home charging at a rate of 8 rupees per unit, the cost of a full charge will be about 20 rupees. However, the actual mileage will be lower than stated, resulting in an average operating cost of 25 paise per kilometer, or 4 kilometers per rupee.

Regarding the best-selling scooters in India in August, Bajaj Chetak leads with 52,248 units sold. TVS iQube is in second place, having sold 42,882 units. Hero Vida ranked third with 25,558 units sold. Ather Rizta took fourth place with 22,586 units sold. TVS Orbiter entered fifth place with 14,641 units sold. Additionally, 9,772 units of Greaves Magnus and 6,891 units of Ather 450 were sold.