BMW Group India Reports Record H1 Sales as EVs Account for One in Four Deliveries

BMW Group India reported its highest-ever first-half sales in the country, delivering 9,075 BMW and MINI cars between January and June 2026, a 17 per cent year-on-year increase. The company also recorded 17 per cent growth during the April-June quarter, with deliveries of 4,507 cars.

The automaker said electric vehicles (EVs), sports activity vehicles (SAVs) and long-wheelbase (LWB) models continued to drive demand during the first six months of the year. It has also outlined plans to introduce 14 additional products before the end of 2026 following 11 launches in the first half.EVs Contribute 26% of Total Sale
BMW Group India delivered 2,359 electric vehicles during H1 2026, representing a 78 per cent year-on-year increase. EVs accounted for 26 per cent of the company's total passenger vehicle sales, meaning roughly one in every four cars sold during the period was battery electric.

The company said it retained its position in India's luxury EV segment with a reported 69 per cent market share during the period.

Long-Wheelbase and SUVs Continue to Drive Demand
Demand for long-wheelbase models remained strong, with BMW selling 4,428 LWB vehicles during the first half of the year. Sales of these models increased 24 per cent year-on-year and accounted for 52 per cent of the company's overall passenger vehicle volumes.

Sports Activity Vehicles (SAVs), including BMW and MINI SUVs, also posted strong growth. The company sold 5,926 SAVs during H1 2026, up 35 per cent from the corresponding period last year. SUVs contributed 65 per cent of total passenger vehicle sales.

MINI Records 70% Growth
MINI sold 504 cars in the first six months of 2026, registering 70 per cent year-on-year growth. The recently introduced MINI Countryman C was among the key contributors, while the Countryman remained the brand's highest-selling model during the period. BMW also said all MINI special editions launched this year had been sold out.

BMW Motorrad delivered 2,327 motorcycles during H1 2026. Among imported motorcycles above 500 cc, the S 1000 RR, F 900 GS/GSA and R 1300 GS/GSA were among the key volume contributors. Deliveries of the new F-450 GS also commenced towards the end of June, with the first batch fully allocated, according to the company.

Product Offensive Continues
BMW Group India launched 11 new products during the first half of 2026, including the BMW X3 30d, M440i, X6 M60i, MINI Countryman C, F 450 GS and M 1000 R. The company said it plans to introduce another 14 products across its BMW, MINI and Motorrad brands before the end of the year.

Beyond product launches, BMW said it currently operates 100 retail touchpoints across 40 cities and intends to add 19 more outlets in 18 cities during 2026 as part of its Retail.NEXT retail expansion strategy.

"BMW Group India has delivered its highest-ever sales performance in the first half of 2026. We have delivered 9,075 cars, while continuing our steady double-digit growth in an otherwise challenging environment," said Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India.