India’s electric scooter market recorded 1,86,692 units in September 2026, marking a strong 67.49% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared with 1,11,463 units in September 2025. TVS iQube secured the top position, followed by Bajaj Chetak and Hero Vida.
According to the sales report published by RushLane, the top-selling electric scooter models continued to attract buyers, while newer models such as TVS Orbiter and Ather Konarc added to the market’s growing competition.
Top 16 Electric Scooters in September 2026
| Rank | Electric Scooter | Sep 2026 | Sep 2025 | Growth YoY | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TVS iQube | 45,320 | 30,820 | 47.05% | 24.28% |
| 2 | Bajaj Chetak | 42,394 | 30,558 | 38.73% | 22.71% |
| 3 | Hero Vida | 28,862 | 15,329 | 88.28% | 15.46% |
| 4 | Ather Rizta | 19,813 | 18,919 | 4.73% | 10.61% |
| 5 | TVS Orbiter | 17,027 | 0 | New comparison base | 9.12% |
| 6 | Ampere Magnus | 10,532 | 6,179 | 70.45% | 5.64% |
| 7 | Ather 450 | 6,168 | 6,218 | -0.80% | 3.30% |
| 8 | River Indie | 6,057 | 1,960 | 209.03% | 3.24% |
| 9 | Ather Konarc | 4,140 | 0 | New comparison base | 2.22% |
| 10 | Ampere Reo | 2,047 | 545 | 275.60% | 1.10% |
| 11 | Honda QC1 | 1,464 | 2 | 73,100.00% | 0.78% |
| 12 | Ampere Nexus | 862 | 527 | 63.57% | 0.46% |
| 13 | Bajaj Yulu | 800 | 400 | 100.00% | 0.43% |
| 14 | Suzuki e-Access | 573 | 0 | New comparison base | 0.31% |
| 15 | Yamaha EC06 | 493 | 0 | New comparison base | 0.26% |
| 16 | Honda Activa E | 140 | 6 | 2,233.33% | 0.07% |
| Total | 1,86,692 | 1,11,463 | 67.49% | 100.00% |
Source: RushLane. Figures and market shares are reproduced from the September 2026 sales table. A zero in the previous-year column means no sales were recorded in that comparison, not necessarily that the model was newly launched in September.
1. TVS iQube Becomes India's Best-Selling Electric Scooter
TVS iQube ranked first in September 2026, recording 45,320 units against 30,820 units in September 2025. This represents an increase of 14,500 units and 47.05% annual growth.
The iQube captured 24.28% of the electric scooter sales covered by the report. Its leading position is particularly noteworthy because it finished ahead of the closely competing Bajaj Chetak.
2. Bajaj Chetak Secures Second Position
Bajaj Chetak sold 42,394 units, registering 38.73% growth over the 30,558 units recorded a year earlier.
With a 22.71% market share, Chetak remained a major competitor to the iQube. The difference between the two models was just 2,926 units in September 2026.
Together, TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak accounted for approximately 47% of the reported electric scooter market.
3. Hero Vida Records Strong Growth
Hero Vida achieved third place with 28,862 units, compared with 15,329 units in September 2025.
Its annual growth rate reached 88.28%, adding 13,533 units over the previous year's figure. Vida held a 15.46% share of the total.
The strong performance placed Vida ahead of Ather Rizta and demonstrated the increasing competition among electric scooter manufacturers.
4. Ather Rizta and TVS Orbiter
Ather Rizta recorded 19,813 units, representing 4.73% annual growth. It retained fourth place with a 10.61% market share.
TVS Orbiter followed in fifth place with 17,027 units. Although the comparison table shows zero sales in September 2025, the model recorded substantial volume in September 2026 and contributed to TVS's overall electric scooter presence.
Combining TVS iQube and TVS Orbiter, the two models recorded 62,347 units, equivalent to approximately one-third of the total in the report.
5. River Indie and Other Fast-Growing Models
Several models recorded notable annual growth:
- River Indie: 6,057 units, up 209.03%.
- Ampere Reo: 2,047 units, up 275.60%.
- Bajaj Yulu: 800 units, up 100%.
- Ampere Magnus: 10,532 units, up 70.45%.
- Ampere Nexus: 862 units, up 63.57%.
River Indie more than tripled its previous-year sales. Ampere Reo also posted substantial percentage growth, although its total sales remained considerably lower than those of the leading models.
Honda QC1 increased from just two units to 1,464 units. Its exceptionally high growth percentage reflects the very small comparison base, so the percentage should not be interpreted as equivalent to a large market share.
Electric Scooter Market: September 2026 Highlights
| Indicator | Result |
|---|---|
| Total reported sales | 1,86,692 |
| Sales in September 2025 | 1,11,463 |
| Additional units sold | 75,229 |
| Year-on-year growth | 67.49% |
| No. 1 model | TVS iQube |
| No. 2 model | Bajaj Chetak |
| No. 3 model | Hero Vida |
| Combined iQube and Chetak share | 46.99% |
Conclusion
September 2026 was a strong month for India's electric scooter segment on a year-on-year basis. TVS iQube led the rankings, Bajaj Chetak remained a close competitor, and Hero Vida secured third place with impressive growth.
The emergence of TVS Orbiter among the top five, together with the growth of River Indie and other models, illustrates the increasingly competitive nature of the market.
TVS iQube was the clear sales leader in September 2026, but competition from Bajaj, Hero and Ather remains strong.
Source
RushLane — Electric Scooter Sales September 2026: iQube, Chetak, Vida, Rizta, Orbiter and Others
Note: These figures represent the model-wise sales series presented in the cited report. They should not automatically be treated as registration data or as the sales of every electric two-wheeler manufacturer in India.
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