BMW Group India posts highest-ever H1 car sales in 2025; EV sales surge 234 pc

IANS July 3, 2025 405 views

BMW Group India has set a new record with its highest-ever first-half sales in 2025, delivering 7,774 cars. Electric vehicles played a crucial role, with sales jumping 234% compared to last year. The BMW iX1 Long Wheelbase emerged as the top-selling EV, while traditional favorites like the 5 Series and X1 continued to dominate their segments. The company credits its Retail.NEXT initiative and strong financial offerings for this growth.

"We are on a fast track, posting +10% growth despite a challenging environment." – Vikram Pawah, BMW Group India CEO
BMW Group India posts highest-ever H1 car sales in 2025; EV sales surge 234 pc
Mumbai, July 3: BMW Group India on Thursday announced that it has recorded its highest-ever car deliveries for the first half of a year, selling 7,774 BMW and MINI cars between January and June 2025.

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BMW India sold 7,774 cars in H1 2025, up 10% YoY

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EV sales skyrocketed 234%, led by BMW iX1 and i7

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Long Wheelbase models grew 159%, contributing 47% of sales

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BMW 5 Series and X1 dominated sedan and SUV segments

Despite a challenging environment, the company has achieved a 10 per cent growth compared to the same period last year.

In an official statement, Vikram Pawah, President and CEO of BMW Group India, said, “We are on a fast track, posting +10 per cent growth despite a challenging environment as we continue to unfold new opportunities in the luxury segment.”

The company sold 7,477 BMW units and 297 MINI units during the period. Electric mobility played a major role in this growth story.

BMW Group India maintained its leadership in the luxury Electric Vehicle (EV) space by selling 1,322 EVs, which includes both BMW and MINI models.

This marks a staggering 234 per cent growth in EV sales over the same period previous year. EVs now account for 18 per cent of the company’s total car sales.

The BMW iX1 Long Wheelbase was the highest-selling electric model, followed by the flagship BMW i7.

BMW’s Long Wheelbase models, which include the BMW 7 Series, 5 Series, 3 Series, and iX1, witnessed 159 per cent growth and now contribute to nearly half (47 per cent) of the company’s overall sales.

Among sedans, the BMW 5 Series emerged as the highest-selling model, while the BMW 3 Series maintained its top position in the Indian premium sedan category.

In the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) segment, BMW also performed strongly with a 17 per cent increase in sales in H1 2025.

The BMW X1 remained the highest-selling SAV, contributing over 30 per cent to BMW’s overall car sales. The BMW X5 also saw strong demand.

In the MINI portfolio, 297 units were sold, led by the MINI Cooper S, which registered over 60 per cent growth.

The MINI Countryman E, an electric variant, also made a significant contribution. BMW Motorrad, the two-wheeler arm, delivered 2,569 motorcycles in H1 2025.

The BMW G 310 RR led the smart-cc category, while the BMW GS and S 1000 RR models were top choices in the adventure and super sports segments respectively.

BMW Group India credited its innovative retail concept ‘Retail.NEXT’ and financial offerings like ‘BMW Smart Finance’ for enhancing customer experience and accessibility.

The company is investing over Rs 365 crore to implement this new retail experience across 56 facilities in 33 cities.

Reader Comments

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Priya S
While the numbers are impressive, I wonder how sustainable this growth is when most Indians still struggle with basic transportation. Luxury cars feel like a bubble in our economy.
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Vikram M
The BMW 5 Series has been my dream car since college days! Finally booked one last month after years of saving. The new hybrid version is just wow! ✨
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Rohit P
EV sales up by 234% is mind-blowing! But are these numbers real or just dealer registrations? I've seen many luxury EVs sitting unsold at showrooms for months.
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Sarah B
As an expat in Mumbai, I'm impressed by how quickly India's luxury market is evolving. The new BMW showroom in BKC is at par with global standards. The i7 test drive was an amazing experience!
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Kavya N
The MINI Cooper S is such a head-turner! Perfect for Bangalore traffic. But the service costs are painful - ₹25k for just a routine checkup? 😵‍💫
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Nikhil C
Good to see Indian consumers embracing premium EVs. But when will we get proper fast charging on highways? Delhi-Mumbai in an i7 still takes 2 hours longer than my diesel SUV.

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