BMW Unleashes 3 New EVs in India, Targets 25% Sales Goal

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BMW Unleashes 3 New EVs in India, Targets 25% Sales Goal
Overview

German automaker BMW AG is launching three new electric vehicles in India, aiming to aggressively grow its share of the luxury segment. The company seeks to make EVs 25% of its India sales by 2026, up from 21% last year, amid strong demand and a dominant market position.

BMW Accelerates India EV Push

BMW AG is set to introduce three new electric vehicles in India as the German luxury carmaker intensifies its strategy to capture more sales in the nation's burgeoning auto market. This move underscores BMW's commitment to an all-electric future for India, with no plans for hybrid models.

Aggressive EV Sales Target

Under the battery-only strategy, BMW aims for electric vehicles to account for 25% of its total sales in India by 2026. This marks a significant increase from 21% recorded last year. The company is already nearing this target, with EVs comprising 23% of sales in the final quarter of 2025.

Dominance in Luxury Segment

BMW currently holds a commanding position in India's luxury electric vehicle market, with Hardeep Singh Brar, president and CEO of BMW India, estimating its market share at nearly 60%. The automaker has been consistently gaining ground against key rivals, including Mercedes-Benz Group AG and Audi, navigating considerable import duties.

Investment in Infrastructure and Products

The new EV launches are part of a larger product offensive involving 27 new or upgraded models. Brar highlighted robust demand for EVs, citing waiting periods of approximately three months, and affirmed plans to boost supply in 2026. BMW is investing about ₹4 billion to enhance dealership facilities and charging infrastructure, including highway and dealer fast chargers.

Competitive Positioning

Despite the recent entry of Tesla Inc. into India, BMW has maintained strong growth momentum. Its average EV selling price hovers around ₹6 million ($66,600), comparable to Tesla's Model Y. However, the locally assembled iX1, priced at ₹5 million, remains BMW's most popular EV model, attracting a significant number of first-time luxury car buyers.

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