# Carmakers Add Electric and CNG Options to Meet Indian Buyers

> Indian carmakers introduce electric, CNG and hybrid models as buyers shift from petrol and diesel.
- Title: Carmakers Add Electric and CNG Options to Meet Indian Buyers
- Summary: Indian carmakers introduce electric, CNG and hybrid models as buyers shift from petrol and diesel. Indian carmakers are expanding powertrain options to…
- Keywords: carmakers, electric vehicles, cng vehicles, hybrid vehicles, renault india, volkswagen group india, stellantis india, mahindra, xuv 3xo zng, Add, Electric, CNG
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/auto-news/carmakers-gear-up-with-multi-powertrain-models-as-indian-buyers-shift-beyond-petrol-diesel/articleshow/135054934.cms
- Author: Sharmistha Mukherjee and Shally Mohile
- Published: 2026-10-19T18:46:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: carmakers, electric vehicles, cng vehicles, hybrid vehicles, renault india, volkswagen group india, stellantis india, mahindra, xuv 3xo zng
## Powertrain Shift in Indian Market
Car manufacturers are expanding powertrain offerings by introducing electric, CNG, hybrid, and petrol options.
## Petrol Sales Drop in India
Petrol-powered cars accounted for 41% of overall car sales last month, down from 47% in September 2025.
## CNG and Electric Growth
The combined share of CNG, hybrid and electric vehicles rose to 41% from 35% in the same period.
## Renault's Market Strategy
Renault Group India CEO Stephane Deblaise said expanding market coverage now depends as much on offering the right engines as introducing new models.

> If I look at the market coverage in India, it is as much a question of engines as a question of cars
## Renault's Market Coverage Goal
Renault aims to cover 80% of the market over the next couple of years with a wider range of vehicles and powertrains.
## Mumbai CNG Market Share
In Mumbai, CNG accounts for about 40% of sales, so carmakers must offer CNG to reach this segment.
## Stellantis India's Plan
Stellantis India plans seven all-new models and five major upgrades with the first launch scheduled for Q2 2027.
## Key takeaway

Indian carmakers are expanding powertrain options to electric, CNG and hybrid vehicles to match shifting buyer preferences.