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June 2025 scooter sales in India fell by around 8.7% compared to June 2024, hitting 472,205 units versus 517,126 units. Despite this, the classic Honda Activa still topped the charts with 183,265 units, holding a 38.8% market share, even though its sales dropped 21.5% YoY.

Following behind, the TVS Jupiter surged to No.2 with a 49.8% growth, 57,880 more units than the previous year, totaling 107,980. Suzuki Access held steady in third place, selling 51,555 units (-1.2%).

How Electric Scooters Did in This Already Competitive Top 10

• Bajaj Chetak made the strongest EV statement, growing 7.0% to 17,864 units and grabbing the title of India’s best-selling electric scooter in June (RushLane).
• TVS iQube remained modest with 14,244 units (-6.4%).
• Ola S1 saw a steep 45.2% decline, selling just 20,190 units compared to last year.
• Suzuki Burgman gained traction (+4.1%) with 15,733 units.
• Yamaha Ray-Z edged back, down 6.0% to 14,274 units.

So, all told, 5 of the Top-10 scooters were petrol-powered, with only three pure EVs managing to stay on that list.

Fresh Insights: EVs Gaining Ground

1. EV Penetration Is Rising: Electric scooters captured around 7.3% of total two-wheeler sales in June up from 6.1% in May. That signals stronger acceptance in a petrol-heavy market.
2. Legacy Brands Winning in EV Space: In the EV leaderboard for June, TVS, Bajaj, Ola, and Ather stood atop, with TVS and Bajaj now jointly owning nearly 46% of EV market share a big shift from the early Ola dominance.
3. Chetak’s Surprise Success: Bajaj launched the new Chetak 3001 in April. Within two months, Chetak claimed its spot as the No.1 EV scooter even outselling others in a month traditionally led by petrol models.
4. TVS iQube’s Supply Constraints: TVS sold 14,244 iQubes in June even amid magnet shortages impacting production. That suggests actual demand is even higher.
5. Ola’s Trouble on Wheels: Ola S1 sales plunged 45% YoY. Whether it’s price, quality, or service issues, one thing’s clear, early EV lead isn’t guaranteeing long-term success.

Also Read: Home Charging for Honda Activa E: Coming Soon?

What This Means for You and the Market

• EVs are cracking open mainstream volume segments: The leap from 6% to 7% EV share in just a month shows buyers are warming up and fast.
• Legacy brands with solid after-sales networks (TVS, Bajaj) are winning. Their market strength lies in reliability and confidence.
• New launches, like the Chetak 3001, can disrupt quickly. market surprises don’t always follow the expected pattern.
• Supply chain matters! TVS iQube shows that even strong demand is hamstrung by component issues like magnet shortages.

Where to Watch Next

• Will the EV slice grow beyond 10% by the end of 2025? Government incentives and new EV models might push that.
• Can Ola bounce back with a stronger model or better service?
• How will traditional scooter giants like Honda and TVS lean more into EV to maintain market share?

In short, while petrol scooters still dominate the top ranks, electric two-wheelers are entering fast and backed by strong data, eager consumers, and new product launches.

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