{
  "id": 17618034,
  "title": "India EV Registrations Surge 26.78% During Navratri As Overall Vehicle Sales Fall 6.52%, FADA Data Shows",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/india-ev-registrations-surge-26-78-during-navratri-as-overall-vehicle",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T13:58:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/india-ev-registrations-surge-2678-during-navratri-as-overall-vehicle-sales-fall-652-fada-data-shows"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Electric vehicle registrations in India surged 26.78% during Navratri 2025, according to Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) data, while overall vehicle sales fell 6.52%. A total of 1,17,437 electric vehicles were registered between October 11 and 20, up from 92,628 in the same period last year. Passenger vehicle sales dropped 21.91%, commercial vehicles grew marginally by 1.12%, and three-wheelers declined by 7.51%. The shift towards electric mobility is driven by higher fuel costs, growing environmental concerns and increased consumer awareness of cleaner transportation options. Transport expert Md Afzal noted that rising petrol, diesel and CNG prices are compelling consumers to explore electric vehicles to cut daily commuting expenses. However, the pace of EV adoption will depend on affordable pricing, reliable charging infrastructure and improved battery technology. FADA President Sai Giridhar suggested that despite the decline in sales, the year-over-year increase still outpaced 2024's numbers, with expectations of further growth during upcoming festive periods.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Electric vehicle registrations across India rose 26.78% during Navratri this year, even as overall vehicle sales declined 6.52%, pointing to a growing shift towards electric mobility amid rising fuel costs. According to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), 1,17,437 electric vehicles were registered during the 10-day festive period from October 11 to…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}