Europe becomes top export destination for Indian electric cars in Q1FY27
The Commerce Ministry, in its latest data, has shown that Europe emerged as the top destination for Indian electric motor car exports in the first quarter of 2026-27 (Q1FY27), with Spain becoming the largest market. Exports to Spain rose to $146.4 million, accounting for nearly 40% of India’s total exports under this category. A total of 4,007 electric vehicles were shipped to Spain during the quarter, making it the single largest destination by both value and volume.
The United Kingdom (UK) emerged as the second-largest market, recording imports worth $78.7 million compared with almost negligible shipments in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Several other European economies also witnessed strong growth in imports of Indian electric vehicles. Exports to Germany reached $25.1 million, followed by Norway ($21.1 million) and Denmark ($21 million). Additional demand came from Belgium ($12.9 million), the Netherlands ($12 million), Greece ($3.8 million), Italy ($2.7 million), Sweden ($2.1 million), and Poland ($1.6 million).
Besides, the data showed that India’s exports of electric motor cars surged in Q1FY27, with export earnings rising sharply to $369 million from $22.2 million a year earlier, while shipments jumped to 10,802 vehicles from 1,309 units, reflecting growing global competitiveness of India’s electric mobility industry. The growth reflects the rising international acceptance of India-manufactured electric vehicles (EVs) and the country’s emergence as a key manufacturing hub for sustainable mobility solutions.
