What the survey found
BCG's 2026 survey shows that 43 percent of prospective two‑wheeler buyers are actively considering an electric two‑wheeler, up from 30 percent in 2024. The proportion of buyers who outright reject electric options has fallen from 38 percent to 29 percent. The consultancy compared responses with its 2024 survey and used Vahan and SIAM sales data through August 2026.
“E2W adoption has nearly doubled in the last two years and is poised for further growth. Nearly 1 in 2 consumers are actively considering an E2W for their next two‑wheeler purchase, while outright rejection has declined significantly from 38 per cent to 29 per cent,” the report said
Sales and penetration
BCG reports that electric two‑wheelers now account for 9.9 percent of total two‑wheeler sales in FY27 so far (April–August 2026), up from 5.5 percent in FY24. Among scooters specifically, electric penetration has risen from 16.8 percent to 24.1 percent.
- About 1.8 lakh Indians are buying their first electric two‑wheeler every month, the report said.
- Electric scooters have grown at a 54% CAGR between FY22 and FY26, more than three times faster than petrol scooters.
- The survey sample comprised 1,600 respondents: 45 percent from metro and Tier‑1 cities, 55 percent from Tier‑2 and beyond.
Consumer concerns and market implications
BCG notes that while consumer ratings of electric two‑wheelers are improving, significant concerns remain around long‑term durability and behaviour on rough roads. Those issues continue to shape purchase decisions even as overall consideration increases.
The report’s findings imply a faster transition for the scooter segment compared with motorcycles, and a strong uptake among first‑time buyers. For manufacturers and dealers, the shift suggests continued pressure to expand service networks and reassure buyers on battery longevity and robustness for India’s varied road conditions.
| Metric | Value (as reported) |
|---|---|
| Share of buyers considering E2W | 43% (2026 survey) |
| Outright rejection of E2W | 29% (2026) |
| Electric two‑wheeler share of sales (FY27 Apr–Aug) | 9.9% |
| Electric scooter penetration | 24.1% |
| Electric scooter CAGR (FY22–FY26) | 54% |
BCG’s analysis, drawing on survey responses and official registration and sales databases, underlines that consumer intent and actual market share are both rising. That is likely to affect supply chains, localisation strategies and after‑sales planning by OEMs and component suppliers catering to the Indian two‑wheeler market.
For policymakers, the trend reinforces the importance of addressing concerns around vehicle longevity and performance on rough roads — issues BCG flags as persistent barriers even as adoption accelerates. The report’s urban–rural sample split indicates that growth is not limited to metro areas, making service coverage and battery health assurances critical for broader adoption.
