India’s electric two-wheeler (E2W) market grew 21% year-on-year (YoY) in Q1 2025, according to CyberMedia Research’s (CMR) latest Electric 2 Wheeler Market Report Review.
Connected E2Ws See 16% YoY Growth
Driven by government initiatives, technology upgrades, and rising user demand, the connected E2W category expanded by 16% YoY, according to the report.
Shipra Sinha, Senior Analyst at CMR, said the Q1 data reflects a market shift “from early adoption to scale,” supported by “smart technology, expanding exports, and rising consumer confidence.”
She added that connected features are becoming more common, and premium options like touchscreen displays are pushing the market toward a more “intelligent” and “sustainable” mobility future.
Top Performers and Tech Trends in Q1 2025
- TVS led the market with a 23% share
- Bajaj followed closely with 22%
- Ola Electric held 17%
In Q1 2025, 79% of electric two-wheelers were equipped with connected features, marking a 16% YoY rise in connected E2W adoption.
Digital clusters in E2Ws grew by 21% YoY, while overall two-wheelers with digital clusters saw a 6% YoY rise.
In the electric two-wheeler market, touchscreen technology held a 26% share. Among premium models (priced above Rs. 1,00,000), this tech saw a 42% YoY growth, with 7-inch screens being the most preferred by consumers.
Market Outlook for 2025
CMR expects electric two-wheelers to make up 12–13% of the total two-wheeler market by the end of calendar year 2025.
Divya Maurya, Analyst at CMR, said India’s E2W market is expected to grow strongly due to increasing urban travel needs, government support, and a growing preference for clean transportation.
She noted that rising interest in “smart, connected, and affordable” electric vehicles is encouraging wider use of features like touchscreen displays, digital clusters, and mobile app support.
The increasing role of shared mobility, last-mile deliveries, and easy financing is also expected to boost growth, she added.