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      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup May 2024 – Classic, Hunter, Bullet, Himalayan, Meteor, RE650

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      Royal Enfield Hunter 350In RE’s portfolio, most models remained in the red, but Royal Enfield 650 Twins posted significantly higher sales both on YoY and MoM basisRoyal Enfield sales in May 2024 have seen lacklustre sales in May 2024. Sales figures dipped to 65,531 units relating to a 10.26% YoY and 15.33% MoM de-growth. Sales of the company’s 350cc bikes suffered a setback though the 650 Twins found increased demand in the country.Keen to expand their portfolio in India, earlier this month, the company has revealed the new 2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450. It is expected to launch in India in September 2024 priced between Rs 2.40-2.60 lakh.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup May 2024Royal Enfield Sales Breakup May 2024Royal Enfield has posted lower sales in May 2024 down to 63,531 units, a 10.26% YoY growth when compared to 70,795 units sold in May 2023. MoM sales saw an even deeper decline of 15.33% as opposed to 75,038 units sold in April 2024.Royal Enfield has seen lower sales for its 350cc models. The Classic 350, which also featured at No. 9 on the list of top 10 motorcycles sold in May 2024, continued to be the best-selling model in the company portfolio. It accounted for sales of 23,779 units last month, a 9.76% YoY de-growth over 26,350 units sold in May 2023. MoM sales also dipped by 19.33% when compared to 29,476 units sold in April 2024. The RE Classic 350 accounted for 37.43% of RE’s total domestic sales. Lower sales could be on account of the new Classic 350 facelift which has been spied on test with several feature updates.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup May 2024 – YoYAt No. 2 was the Hunter 350 which has also posted declining sales down to 15,084 units last month from 18,869 units sold in May 2023. This was a 20.06% YoY de-growth while MoM sales also fell by 6.81% over 16,186 units sold in April 2024.RE Bikes with Sub-10K Unit SalesRoyal Enfield Bullet 350, which had steadily seen sales well above the 10,000 unit mark over past few months, has posted a 26.40% YoY and 29.12% MoM de-growth to 9,332 units. Share percentage has also dipped from 17.54% held in April 2024 to 14.69% in the past month.Meteor 350 was in 4th position and while the model has posted a 16.59% YoY growth to 8,189 units last month from 7,024 units sold in the same month last year, MoM sales dipped by 19.18% from 10,132 units sold in April 2024. It was followed by the Himalayan 450 adventure bike with sales down to 3,314 units last month, an 18.45% YoY decline. However, there has been a 13.61% MoM growth with demand increasing by 397 units over 2,917 units sold in April 2024.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup May 2024 – MoMRoyal Enfield’s 650 Twins – Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650, have found increased focus from buyers in India. Sales increased by an astounding 197.42% on a YoY basis to 2,885 units in May 2024 from just 970 units sold in May 2023. Positive sales were also recorded on a MoM basis by 31.80% over 2,189 units sold in April 2024. Sales of the RE Super Meteor have also increased by 13.13% YoY to 948 units though sales dipped 2.57% MoM.Royal Enfield has listed out its upcoming launches within a time frame of mid-2024 to early 2025. These new bikes are currently on test across 350cc, 450cc and 650cc platforms and will include the Himalayan Raid 450/Rally 450, Scram 450, Continental GT-R 450, Himalayan 650 and Continental GT-R 650. The company also plans to introduce some electric motorcycles currently under development. More

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      New 125cc Bajaj Pulsar Spied Testing – More Details Revealed, Compared

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      New 125cc Bajaj PulsarAs per the new spy shots, Bajaj could be developing a new Pulsar line to carve out a much sportier version of its 125cc portfolioBajaj Auto has been working on a new 125cc Pulsar. There have been many test mule sighting instances in India and the new spy shots reveal more details about the bike. Looking at these test mules begs the question of which Pulsar subcategory it belongs to or if a new Pulsar line is under development.New 125cc Bajaj Pulsar SpiedThere is an increasing demand for feature-loaded 125cc motorcycles that fulfils fuel-efficiency demands but also offer a premium quotient. TVS is a step ahead in this regard and Hero has done a commendable job with their Xtreme 125R. However, Bajaj lacks the newness factor, something both rivals are offering.New 125cc Bajaj Pulsar Vs Pulsar P designCurrently, 125cc Pulsars (Pulsar 125 and Pulsar NS 125) are the company’s best-selling lineup and we might soon witness a third offering. Contrary to popular belief, this is less likely to be a N125 (N150 with a 125cc engine). Instead, Bajaj is likely to be spawning a whole new sub-brand or sub-lineup under its Pulsar umbrella.Recent test mules spotted show motorcycle’s side profile and we can see that it gets unique attributes of its own, while still retaining Pulsar DNA. When compared to Pulsar P range, Pulsar N range and Pulsar NS range, this upcoming 125cc Pulsar looks quite unique and looks like a more modern 125cc Bajaj Pulsar.New 125cc Bajaj Pulsar Vs Pulsar N designUnique design compared to existing PulsarsWe compared it with Pulsar P design, Pulsar N design and Pulsar NS design to see just how unique it is. Sure, there are a few parts sharing with other Pulsars. For example, the new Pulsar gets same wheels as Pulsar P150 (R.I.P.) and braking hardware. So, no petal rotors. Even the fuel tank and tank shrouds look similar to Pulsar P150.Rear tail lights and indicators along with rear tyre hugger look similar to Pulsar NS125. That said, there are many unique attributes with this new 125cc Bajaj Pulsar like flatter split seats, new tail section, new side body panels, new front mudguard, new RSU telescopic front forks with round reflector and beefy-looking suspension shrouds (covers) like a street fighter.New 125cc Bajaj Pulsar Vs Pulsar NS designExhaust setup looks almost identical to Pulsar N style bikes, but engine looks like it is gifted straight from Pulsar 125 (no prefix). Looking at the beefy suspension shrouds and single-piece handlebar, we reckon Bajaj is carving out a new street naked machine that will directly take on premium 125cc bikes.A fitting answer to Raider 125 and Xtreme 125R, if you may. Thinking in this regard, this upcoming Pulsar might get a more modern digital instrument cluster that packs many modern features. Considering 125cc Pulsars are Bajaj’s best-sellers, it makes a lot of sense for the company to expand their 125cc portfolio to incorporate a much more modern and advanced bike. What could be the name, though? Pulsar NS125Z? Pulsar N125Z?New Bajaj 125cc Motorcycle SpiedAlso read – Bajaj CNG bike launch date revealedSource More

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      Top 10 Scooters May 2024 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, Dio, Ntorq, RayZR, Burgman

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      New Honda ActivaTop 10 scooter sales crossed 5.16 lakh mark in May 2024 – Growing by 26% YoY, but declining 6% MoMAfter taking a look at the top 10 two wheelers and top 10 motorcycles, let us now take a look at the top 10 scooters. In May 2024, the Indian scooter market experienced a notable surge, with total sales reaching 5,16,110 units, a remarkable 25.74% increase from the 4,10,455 units sold in May 2023. This growth reflects a robust demand for two-wheelers in the country. Here’s a detailed look at the top 10 scooters that dominated the sales charts in May 2024:Top 10 Scooters May 2024 – YoY ComparisonReigning supreme, the Honda Activa continued to be the top-selling scooter with 216,352 units sold. This represents a 6.39% year-over-year (YoY) growth, solidifying its commanding 41.92% market share. Securing the second spot, the TVS Jupiter saw a substantial 31.44% YoY growth, with 75,838 units sold. This model captured 14.69% of the market share. With 64,812 units sold, the Suzuki Access demonstrated an impressive 41.06% YoY growth. This scooter now holds a 12.56% market share.Top 10 Scooters May 2024 – YoY ComparisonOla Electric’s S1 model continues to gain traction, with sales of 37,225 units, up by 29.51% from the previous year. The electric scooter now holds a 7.21% market share. The sporty TVS Ntorq sold 29,253 units in May 2024, marking a modest 6.16% YoY growth. It holds a 5.67% share of the market, appreciated for its performance and advanced features. Honda Dio sold 29,041 units, contributing to 5.63% of the market share.Suzuki Burgman registered the highest YoY growth among the top 10, at 90.77%, with 19,523 units sold. This maxi-scooter now holds a 3.78% market share. TVS iQube faced a slight dip in sales, down by 3.81% YoY with 17,230 units sold. Despite this, it maintains a 3.34% market share. Yamaha RayZR saw a significant 40.84% YoY growth, with 13,794 units sold, capturing 2.67% of the market share. Rounding out the top 10, the Bajaj Chetak sold 13,042 units, a 41.64% YoY growth.Top 10 Scooters May 2024 – YoY ComparisonTop 10 Scooters May 2024 – MoM ComparisonComparing the sales in May 2024 with April 2024, the Indian scooter market saw a slight decline, with total sales amounting to 5,16,110 units, reflecting a 5.56% decrease from April 2024’s 5,46,471 units. Despite this month-on-month (MoM) decline, several models showcased notable performances.Top 10 Scooters May 2024 – MoM ComparisonRemaining the market leader, the Honda Activa sold 216,352 units in May 2024. However, this marks a significant drop of 16.88% compared to April 2024, where 260,300 units were sold. TVS Jupiter secured the second position with 75,838 units sold, experiencing a slight MoM decline of 1.62% from April’s 77,086 units. Suzuki Access saw a positive MoM growth of 4.60%, with 64,812 units sold in May compared to 61,960 units in April.Ola’s electric scooter, the S1, continued its upward trajectory with a 9.60% MoM growth. Sales increased to 37,225 units in May from 33,963 units in April. TVS Ntorq experienced a 3.81% MoM decline, with sales dropping to 29,253 units in May from 30,411 units in April. Its market share in April was 5.56%. Honda Dio showed a remarkable MoM growth of 25.27%, with sales rising to 29,041 units in May from 23,182 units in April. Suzuki Burgman also witnessed a positive MoM growth of 10.42%, with 19,523 units sold in May compared to 17,680 units in April.TVS iQube showed a modest MoM growth of 3.09%, with sales reaching 17,230 units in May from 16,713 units in April. Its April market share was 3.06%. Yamaha RayZR faced a slight MoM decline of 1.86%, with sales dropping to 13,794 units in May from 14,055 units in April. Bajaj Chetak experienced a significant MoM growth of 17.27%, with sales increasing to 13,042 units in May from 11,121 units in April. More

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      Modified Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Survives Spain’s Sardegna Rally

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      Modified Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 RallyWhere performance is concerned, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 packs 40 bhp and 40 Nm from its 452cc Sherpa 450 liquid-cooled engineRoyal Enfield launched Himalayan 450 earlier this year and has excited a lot of enthusiasts around the world. Built to take on rough stuff, Himalayan 450 is among the best single-cylinder ADVs on the market. Spanish rider Salvatore Di Benedetto took a modified Himalayan 450 and completed Swank Rally De Sardegna held in Italy.Modified Royal Enfield Himalayan 450Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has been making quite a few headlines in the recent past, albeit, not for good reasons. Himalayan 450 has been witnessing chassis-related failures when after-market accessories were installed. Crash guards, in particular. However, company promises a seamless experience when genuine RE accessories are used.Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 – Salvatore Di BenedettoRight around these circumstances, renowned ADV rider, Salvatore Di Benedetto, participated in the popular Swank Rally De Sardegna and used a Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 to complete it. Benedetto went for fewer modifications and kept the vehicle mostly stock. Except for a few attributes here and there.Sure, we can see an aftermarket exhaust and this could mean an engine tune to extract slightly more performance and free flow of intake and exhaust. Maybe the main ECU is tuned or a piggyback ECU is in action. The main mod that will boost performance in rally scenes is the off-road knobby tyres seen on this bike.Himalayan 450 RallyFront fender of this motorcycle has been removed and so has the rear tail section, turn indicators and ORVMs. Stock split seat setup has been replaced with a rally-spec seat that looks a lot like the seat from Royal Enfield’s GMA (Genuine Motorcycle Accessories). Stock windscreen has been replaced with a more substantial one.Himalayan’s stock headlight has been removed and in its place, we can see a rally-style tower headlight setup. Rest of the motorcycle seems to be kept stock. Even the suspension looks like it is the same non-adjustable one seen on stock bike along with stock braking setup.Himalayan 450 Off-roadHow many GMA does it have?Also unchanged is bike’s circular TFT instrument cluster that Royal Enfield calls Tripper Dash. On top of it, we can see another auxiliary display which should be used for navigation and other metrics. Benedetto has retained tank braces holding a couple of bags that might be holding tools and other paraphernalia including nutrition and hydration packs.Notably, the motorcycle ridden by Salvatore Di Benedetto also had a few add-ons from Royal Enfield’s Genuine Motorcycle Accessories catalogue. Some of them seen in these images are single-piece Black Rally Dual Seat, Rally Mudguard and Silver Radiator Guard. However, the Sump Guard seems to be aftermarket.Himalayan 450 Off-roadWhile there weren’t any crash guards from GMA installed for an apples-to-apples comparison, the motorcycle proved its mettle and shined bright by completing the Swank Rally De Sardegna in Spain. Thus demonstrating its capabilities when ridden stock or with dedicated add-ons from GMA catalogue. Notably, there were a few aftermarket accessories too.Also read – Himalayan 450 rival, 2025 KTM 390 Adventure spiedSource More

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      Modified Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Survives Sardegna Rally

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      Modified Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 RallyWhere performance is concerned, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 packs 40 bhp and 40 Nm from its 452cc Sherpa 450 liquid-cooled engineRoyal Enfield launched Himalayan 450 earlier this year and has excited a lot of enthusiasts around the world. Built to take on rough stuff, Himalayan 450 is among the best single-cylinder ADVs on the market. Spanish rider Salvatore Di Benedetto took a modified Himalayan 450 and completed Swank Rally De Sardegna held in Italy.Modified Royal Enfield Himalayan 450Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has been making quite a few headlines in the recent past, albeit, not for good reasons. Himalayan 450 has been witnessing chassis-related failures when after-market accessories were installed. Crash guards, in particular. However, company promises a seamless experience when genuine RE accessories are used.Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 – Salvatore Di BenedettoRight around these circumstances, renowned ADV rider, Salvatore Di Benedetto, participated in the popular Swank Rally De Sardegna and used a Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 to complete it. Benedetto went for fewer modifications and kept the vehicle mostly stock. Except for a few attributes here and there.Sure, we can see an aftermarket exhaust and this could mean an engine tune to extract slightly more performance and free flow of intake and exhaust. Maybe the main ECU is tuned or a piggyback ECU is in action. The main mod that will boost performance in rally scenes is the off-road knobby tyres seen on this bike.Himalayan 450 RallyFront fender of this motorcycle has been removed and so has the rear tail section, turn indicators and ORVMs. Stock split seat setup has been replaced with a rally-spec seat that looks a lot like the seat from Royal Enfield’s GMA (Genuine Motorcycle Accessories). Stock windscreen has been replaced with a more substantial one.Himalayan’s stock headlight has been removed and in its place, we can see a rally-style tower headlight setup. Rest of the motorcycle seems to be kept stock. Even the suspension looks like it is the same non-adjustable one seen on stock bike along with stock braking setup.Himalayan 450 Off-roadHow many GMA does it have?Also unchanged is bike’s circular TFT instrument cluster that Royal Enfield calls Tripper Dash. On top of it, we can see another auxiliary display which should be used for navigation and other metrics. Benedetto has retained tank braces holding a couple of bags that might be holding tools and other paraphernalia including nutrition and hydration packs.Notably, the motorcycle ridden by Salvatore Di Benedetto also had a few add-ons from Royal Enfield’s Genuine Motorcycle Accessories catalogue. Some of them seen in these images are single-piece Black Rally Dual Seat, Rally Mudguard and Silver Radiator Guard. However, the Sump Guard seems to be aftermarket.Himalayan 450 Off-roadWhile there weren’t any crash guards from GMA installed for an apples-to-apples comparison, the motorcycle proved its mettle and shined bright by completing the Swank Rally De Sardegna. Thus demonstrating its capabilities when ridden stock or with dedicated add-ons from GMA catalogue. Notably, there were a few aftermarket accessories too.Also read – Himalayan 450 rival, 2025 KTM 390 Adventure spiedSource More

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      Electric 2W Sales May 2024 YoY Vs MoM – Ola, TVS, Bajaj, Ather, Hero, Revolt, Kinetic

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      Ola Electric ScooterOla, TVS and Bajaj were the three best-selling electric two wheeler OEMs in May 2024, together commanding a 75% share in total salesElectric two wheeler sales stood at 76,907 units in May 2024. This was a severe de-growth of 27.15% on a YoY basis from 1,05,564 units sold in May 2023. The FAME II subsidies that ended in March 31, 2024 and introduction of Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS 2024), resulted in a hike in prices of electric two wheelers. However, this did not deter buyers as the segment has witnessed a MoM growth of 18.12% when compared to 65,111 units sold in April 2024.Electric 2W Retail April 2024 YoY – Ola Continues its LeadOla Electric, with its S1 range of electric scooters has held on to its No. 1 position on this list with 37,225 units sold in May 2024. This was a 29.51% YoY growth from 28,742 units sold in May 2023. Ola is also working on swappable battery technology.Electric 2W Sales May 2024At No. 2 was TVS Motor with 11,788 units sold last month, a 42.31% YoY decline over 20,434 units sold in May 2023. In May 2024, TVS launched a top-spec variant of the iQube electric scooter. This iQube ST trim with a 7 inch screen and the largest battery on any electric scooter competes with the Ola S1 Pro, Ather 450 Apex, Simple One and Vida V1 Pro.Electric two wheeler sales from Bajaj Auto dipped to 9,214 units. The company had sold 10,097 units in the same month last year thus relating to a 42.31% YoY de-growth. Ather Energy has suffered a steep decline in YoY sales by 60.82% to 6,045 units from 15,430 units sold in May 2023. In contrast, Hero MotoCorp has seen outstanding success in electric two wheeler sales in May 2024 with a 227.03% YoY improvement to 2,456 units from just 751 units sold in the corresponding month last year.Electric 2W Sales May 2024 – YoY ComparisonLower down the sales list, Greaves (1,956 units), Wardwizard (1,261 units) both saw outstanding YoY growth while sales of Bgauss dipped 36.16% to 1,158 units. Revolt also saw sales growth of 20.10% to 687 units while Quantum Energy sales escalated by 786.44% YoY to 523 units in May 2024. The list also included Okaya (519 units), Okinawa (489 units), Kinetic Green (449 units) and Pur Energy (431 units) each of which have seen double digit YoY de-growth. There were also others on this list that contributed 2,706 units to total sales, down 84.93% in stark contrast to 17,953 units sold in May 2023.Electric 2W Sales May 2024 – MoM ComparisonElectric 2W Retail April 2024 MoMOn a MoM basis, sales performance across the electric two wheeler segment ended positively. Sales grew by 18.12% from 65,111 units sold in April 2024, a volume growth of 11,796 units with most OEMs on this list showing off increased sales. Ola sales improved by 9.60% MoM from 33,963 units sold in April 2024. At No. 2 TVS Moto sales jumped 53.59% from 7,675 units sold in the previous month. Sales also increased by 22.38% for Bajaj Auto from 7,529 units of the Chetak electric scooter sold in April 2024. Ather Energy witnessed a 48.82% MoM growth while it was outstanding MoM performance by Hero MotoCorp with 159.35% higher sales when compared to 947 units sold in April 2024. Greaves sales dipped 22.10% MoM while Wardwizard sales were up 4.65% from 1,205 units sold in April 2024. Lower down the list, with sales in the sub-1000 unit segment was Bgauss with a 62.87% improvement in sales. Revolt sales fell 7.54% while Quantum and Okaya sales were up 22.77% and 39.52% respectively. Okinawa sales fell 17.40% while Kinetic and Pur Energy saw sales growth of 1.58% and 16.49% respectively. More

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      Next-Gen Hero Destini Scooter Leaked – 125cc Activa, Jupiter, Access, Fascino Rival

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      Next-Gen Hero Destini Scooter Vs Current ModelWhile current model on sale is a contemporary family scooter, next-gen Hero Destini 125 seems to be going for a retro scooter appealHero MotoCorp, world’s largest 2W manufacturer in volumes, is taking greater strides in scooter segment. Primarily known for its budget commuter lineup, Hero is gearing up to launch more scooters to consolidate its position. One among those upcoming scooters is the next-gen Hero Destini and the production-spec version has been leaked showing the entire vehicle.Next-Gen Hero Destini – Next big thing in 125cc scooter segment?The 125cc scooter segment generates less sales and interest than 100cc to 110cc scooters. But the magnitude of this landscape is changing and 125cc scooters are gaining more prominence. Capitalizing on this growth are OEMs like TVS, Honda, Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp.Recently, Next-Gen Hero Destini 125 scooter has been leaked ahead of launch. Interestingly, there has not been a single spy shot or this upcoming scooter and Hero has played its cards close to the chest. Regardless, we get to see the full scooter in production guise now and without any camouflage.One can also see most of the exterior features and attributes as there is no camouflage. When compared to current Destini 125, the upcoming model almost looks like it has taken a Classic and Retro scooter vibe. We say this because current Destini 125 looked like any other contemporary family scooter.Current Hero Destini 125 XTECNow, it has been transformed into a stylish and retro-looking offering that should take on the likes of Yamaha Fascino and Vespa scooters. We can see an all-new apron with sleeker turn indicators and contrasting trims. The chunky chrome has been done away with and the headlight is now in a triangular housing.Upgrade in componentsPlastic panels behind the apron are painted that continues on the floorboard and side panels have been transformed to look like a retro scooter. Seat looks more contoured than before and pillion backrest looks the same, while grab rail is painted black. Exhaust heat shield is new and so are the swankier alloy wheels.For the first time, Destini 125 is getting a front disc brake option. We can expect other attributes like an external fuel filler cap, USB charging socket, XTEC connectivity with turn-by-turn navigation and others. Powertrains-wise, it is likely to retain the same 124.6cc single-cylinder engine with 9 bhp and 10.4 Nm with i3S stop/start feature.We hope Hero is offering 12-inch alloy wheels like a Xoom 110, instead of 10-inchers. There might be a slight bump in pricing and the new model is likely to expand Hero’s presence in India’s 125cc scooter realm. Rivals include Honda Activa 125, Yamaha Fascino 125, TVS Jupiter 125 and upcoming Suzuki Access 125 facelift.Source More

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      Electric Car Sales May 2024 – Tata, MG, Mahindra, Hyundai, Kia, BYD, Mercedes, BMW

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      Tata Punch EV – Car MarvelTata Motors electric car sales have reported a 15.5% decline YoY in May 2024 – MG has posted a staggering growth of 210%Electric car sales in India in May 2024 saw a marginal decline of 1.24% on a YoY basis while MoM sales escalated by 3.01%. Total sales last month stood at 7,638 units, a decline over 7,734 units sold in May 2023 while sales were significantly higher when compared to 7,415 units sold in April 2024.Electric 2W Retail May 2024 YoY and MoMOf a total of 7,638 units of electric cars sold last month, Tata Motors captured a major share of 66% with 5,083 units sold in May 2024. For the company, this may have been a 15.54% YoY decline when compared to 6,018 units sold in May 2023 however, MoM sales however grew by 2.56% from 4,956 units sold in April 2024. Tata Motors has the highest number of electric cars on sales among which are Tiago, Tigor, Punch and Nexon priced from Rs 7.99-19.49 lakh (ex-sh). The company now gears up for launch of the Curvv EV along with the Harrier EV, Sierra EV and Avinya EV.Electric Car Sales May 2024MG Motor was at No. 2 with 1,441 units sold last month, a 210.56% YoY growth from just 464 units sold in May 2023. The company’s electric lineup includes the Comet and ZS EV which are priced from Rs 6.99-25.2 lakh. The company witnessed a 19.78% MoM growth from 629 units sold in April 2024.With its single offering in this electric car segment, Mahindra has seen a 44.62% improvement in sales of its XUV400. Sales grew to 564 units in the past month from 390 units sold in the corresponding month last year but fell by 10.33% on a MoM basis. The company plans expansion in this segment and recently the XUV700 EV has also been sighted on test. Mahindra has also announced investment of Rs 12,000 crore in the EV business over the next three years.Electric Car Sales May 2024 – YoY ComparisonPosting an 11.64% YoY and 18.12% MoM growth in its Seal, E6 and Atto3 electric car sales, BYD India has seen increased demand for these models which are priced from Rs 29.15-53 lakh (ex.sh). Hyundai sales dipped 43.56% YoY but improved by 12.94% MoM to 96 units. The company sells the Kona and Ioniq5 in this segment both of which are priced from Rs 23.84-45.95 lakh (ex.sh). Hyundai Creta EV is set to enter production by the end of this year and is likely for launch in January 2025. Citroen sales fell both on YoY and MoM basis by 73.46% and 32.81% to just 86 units while there had been 324 units sold in May 2023 and 128 units sold in April 2024.Electric Car Sales May 2024 – MoM ComparisonBMW Claims Top Spot Among Luxury BrandsThere was a reshuffle in the electric luxury segment. Mercedes Benz, which was the best-selling OEM in April 2024, lost its position to BMW in May 2024. BMW sales were at 72 units last month, while the company experienced a 4% YoY de-growth, sales improved by 33.33% on a MoM basis. BMW sells four products, i7, iX, i4, iX1, in this segment, all priced between Rs 67-250 lakh (ex.sh).Mercedes sales on the other hand grew by 200% YoY from 19 units sold in May 2023 to 57 units in May 2024. MoM sales fell by 55.47% over 128 units sold in April 2024. The Mercedes EV portfolio, which currently includes the EQB and EQE SUVs along with the EQS sedan, are all priced from Rs 74.5-245 lakh (ex.sh). Lower down the list was Volvo with 35 units sold last month resulting in a 22.22% YoY and 7.89% MoM de-growth. Audi (6 units) and Porsche (2 units) both suffered severe YoY and MoM decline.Kia India also saw its YoY sales decline by 55.32% to 21 units of EV6 sold during the past month, though there was a 5% MoM improvement over 21 units sold in April 2024. Kia EV6 is priced from Rs 61-66 lakh. There were others in this segment that added just 12 units to total sales, a 45.45% YoY and 29.41% MoM de-growth. More