Three-Wheeler Retail Rises 22.25% in September 2026: FADA

Electric three-wheelers held a 64.90% share, while passenger and goods three-wheelers recorded strong year-on-year growth during the month.

India’s three-wheeler retail sales increased 22.25% year on year to 1,32,570 units in September 2026, according to FADA data. Sales also grew 8.41% month on month from 1,22,281 units in August.

The segment recorded its best-ever September and contributed 5.2% of total vehicle retail during the month. Rural markets recorded stronger growth of 40.09% year on year, while urban three-wheeler retail increased 4.71%.

Electric Three-Wheelers Continue to Lead the Market

Table of Contents
1. Electric Three-Wheelers Continue to Lead the Market
2. Passenger Three-Wheeler Sales Rise 37.64%
3. Goods Three-Wheelers Show Strong Growth
4. Bajaj Auto Leads Three-Wheeler Retail

Electric three-wheelers remained the biggest part of the segment in September. EVs accounted for 64.90% of three-wheeler retail, slightly lower than 65.30% in August but higher than 56.65% in September 2025. CNG/LPG vehicles held 21.91%, diesel 12.92% and petrol/ethanol 0.26%.

This shows the continued demand for electric 3 wheelers across passenger and goods transportation applications.

Passenger Three-Wheeler Sales Rise 37.64%

Passenger three-wheelers recorded retail sales of 80,023 units in September 2026. The segment grew 37.64% year on year and 10.14% month on month.

The strong increase highlights continued demand for passenger 3 wheelers for daily passenger movement and last-mile transportation.

Goods Three-Wheelers Show Strong Growth

Goods three-wheelers recorded 16,456 units during September, registering 63.48% year-on-year growth and 12.60% month-on-month growth.

The rise in demand also supports the market for loading 3 wheelers, which are widely used for local deliveries, small cargo movement and last-mile logistics.

Bajaj Auto Leads Three-Wheeler Retail

Bajaj Auto remained the largest three-wheeler manufacturer in September with 46,680 retail units and a 35.21% market share. Mahindra & Mahindra recorded 15,242 units, while Mahindra Last Mile Mobility registered 15,221 units.

Piaggio Vehicles followed with 9,185 units and a 6.93% market share. Overall, the 3 wheelers segment recorded 7,48,009 units during April-September FY2027, up 14.98% from the same period of FY2026.

FADA expects festive demand to support three-wheeler retail in October, especially with the Navratri and Dussehra period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many three-wheelers were sold in September 2026?

Ans. FADA reported retail sales of 1,32,570 three-wheelers in September 2026, up 22.25% year on year.

2. What was the EV share in three-wheeler retail?

Ans. Electric three-wheelers accounted for 64.90% of total three-wheeler retail sales in September 2026.

3. How did passenger three-wheelers perform?

Ans. Passenger three-wheelers recorded 80,023 units, growing 37.64% year on year and 10.14% month on month.

4. Which three-wheeler category recorded strong goods growth?

Ans. Goods three-wheelers recorded 16,456 units, registering 63.48% year-on-year growth in September 2026.

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