India’s automobile market is undergoing a major transformation. For decades, petrol and diesel dominated passenger vehicles. Today, consumers have more choices, including electric vehicles, hybrids, CNG vehicles and other alternative-fuel technologies. This makes electric vehicles in India 2026 one of the most interesting automotive topics of the year. Interestingly, the latest trend is not simply about electric cars replacing petrol cars. The Indian market is becoming much more diverse. In August 2026, alternative-fuel passenger vehicles—including CNG, hybrids and electric vehicles—accounted for nearly 42% of sales, slightly exceeding petrol vehicles at approximately 41%, according to data cited from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations. This represents an important change in consumer…