September 2026 Electric Scooter Sales: iQube Leads Chetak, Vida Grows Faster

TVS iQube led the reported September 2026 electric-scooter model sales ranking with 45,320 units, ahead of Bajaj Chetak on 42,394 and Hero Vida on 28,862. The figures show a competitive shift at the top of the listed models, but they should not be read as a complete count of India's electric two-wheeler market. The coverage excludes some manufacturers, and the published totals differ by one unit. For buyers, the useful signal is which models are attracting volume; range, charging access and local service still need a separate assessment.

What September's ranking tells us

• Leader: TVS iQube recorded 45,320 units, 14,500 more than its year-earlier figure.

• Close challenger: Bajaj Chetak recorded 42,394 units and also grew year on year.

• Fast-growing top-three entry: Hero Vida reached 28,862 units, up approximately 88.3%.

• Scope matters: These are reported volumes for the listed models, rather than exhaustive national retail registrations.

Top five reported electric-scooter models

The following rows agree across the two published tables. Percentage changes are calculated from the displayed September unit figures and rounded to one decimal place.

iQube widens its lead, while Vida gains faster

The gap between iQube and Chetak was 2,926 units in September 2026, compared with 262 units in the year-earlier rows. Both models grew, so the larger gap does not mean Chetak lost volume year on year. It means iQube added more units over that comparison period.

Vida's percentage growth was stronger than either of the two leaders, although its absolute September volume remained lower. Rizta's 19,813 units kept it fourth in this table, with more modest annual growth. Orbiter's fifth-place figure added another substantial TVS entry, but the absence of a comparable year-earlier figure prevents a meaningful percentage-growth calculation.

Why the 1.87 lakh total needs a qualification

The published listed-model totals are 1,86,692 and 1,86,693 units, both approximately 1.87 lakh. One Honda Activa E row is shown as 140 units in one table and 141 in the other. Some Ather 450 year-earlier data is also grouped differently across the tables, so those rows should not be used for a like-for-like growth claim without further reconciliation.

The stated year-earlier total is 1,11,463 units, making the overall reported increase approximately 67.5%. That describes the supplied coverage. Missing manufacturer dispatch data means it cannot establish whole-market size, national registration share or the position of every brand. Dispatches into a sales channel and registrations to end customers measure different things; the available tables do not justify treating the two as interchangeable.

How Indian buyers can use these figures

Sales rankings can help narrow a shortlist of electric scooters, but the most popular model is not automatically the right match for a particular commute. Use the ranking alongside checks that affect daily ownership:

• Charging: Confirm a practical, permitted place to charge where the scooter is normally parked.

• Real route suitability: Compare the exact variant against daily distance, pillion use and the roads you ride.

• Local support: Check the nearest authorised workshop and the process for battery or charging concerns.

• Written cost breakdown: Compare on-road quotes, included charger, warranty conditions and any recurring charges.

These are buying checks, not claims that any listed scooter has a particular range, warranty or service advantage. Those details depend on the current variant and the terms offered to the buyer.

FAQs

Which electric scooter led the reported September 2026 ranking?

TVS iQube led the listed model figures with 45,320 units, followed by Bajaj Chetak at 42,394.

Do the figures cover every electric two-wheeler sold in India?

No. They cover the models included in the supplied tables, with some manufacturer dispatch data unavailable. They are not an exhaustive national registration count.

Was Vida growing faster than iQube and Chetak?

On the displayed year-on-year comparison, yes: Vida grew approximately 88.3%, versus 47.0% for iQube and 38.7% for Chetak. Its absolute volume was still lower.

September 2026 electric-scooter sales put iQube ahead in the reported model table, with Chetak close behind and Vida showing faster annual growth. The ranking is useful context for a shortlist, provided its limited coverage is kept separate from a buyer's charging, cost and service needs.