Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube Enters India's Top 10 Best-Sellers List

News Highlights

• Bajaj Chetak has seen an impressive 148% jump in YoY sales
• Honda and Suzuki will launch their EVs soon
• Honda Activa is still the best seller with dominating numbers

India’s EV adoption is accelerating and the numbers prove it. Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube electric scooters have secured their spots among India's top 10 best-selling scooters during the first nine months of FY2025. This is a major milestone for electric scooters in a market dominated by petrol-powered two-wheelers.

From April to December 2024, the top 10 selling scooters accounted for 46,51,718 units which makes up 31% of total scooter sales. The Bajaj Chetak, a new entrant in the top 10, stormed into seventh place, while TVS iQube claimed the sixth position in this period.

Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube Sales Growth

Together these two electric scooter models captured 8.3% of sales among the top 10 scooters. Bajaj Chetak sales skyrocketed 148% year-over-year becoming India's second most popular electric scooter. TVS iQube followed with a robust 37% growth in the same period.

Industry experts attribute this sales increase to rising fuel costs, state EV incentives, lower maintenance costs, and urban commuting convenience. The top 10 scooters accounted for 46,51,718 units which is 31% of total scooter sales. With more people switching to electric, 2025 could be a game-changer for EV scooters in India.

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Top-Selling Scooters in India 2024: Activa, Jupiter, and Access 125

As expected, Honda Activa maintains its long-standing leadership in the overall scooter market. TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Access 125 complete the top three positions. In response to growing EV adoption, market leaders Honda and Suzuki are preparing to launch their electric scooter models too. This move signals a transformative phase in India's two-wheeler market.

Here is a list of the top 10 scooter sales Figures from April to December FY 2025. (Source: SIAM)

1. Honda Activa (Units Sold: 19,90,037 | YoY Change: 15%)
2. TVS Jupiter (Units Sold: 7,90,028 | YoY Change: 26%)
3. Suzuki Access 125 (Units Sold: 5,47,470 | YoY Change: 18%)
4. TVS NTorq (Units Sold: 2,67,679 | YoY Change: 6%)
5. Honda Dio (Units Sold: 2,63,479 | YoY Change: 33%)
6. TVS iQube (Units Sold: 1,97,534 | YoY Change: 37%)
7. Bajaj Chetak (Units Sold: 1,88,765 | YoY Change: 148%)
8. Suzuki Burgman (Units Sold: 1,61,215 | YoY Change: 27%)
9. Yamaha Ray (Units Sold: 1,35,410 | YoY Change: 20%)
10. Hero Pleasure (Units Sold: 1,10,101 | YoY Change: -4%)

Petrol scooters are still leading but the EVs are catching up. It would be interesting to see next financial year's figures for the electric scooters as compared to the petrol-powered ones.