# The conflict in West Asia is driving demand for luxury electric vehicles in India.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- BMW Group India's EV sales rose to 26% of total sales in Q1 2026 from 21%.
- BMW Group India achieved its highest-ever Q1 car sales with 4,567 units in Q1 2026.
- BMW's EV sales grew by 83% year-on-year in Q1 2026, reaching 1,185 units.
- BMW pre-imported EV kits from Munich to quickly meet rising Indian demand amid supply chain delays.
- The West Asia conflict and fuel price concerns are directly driving increased luxury EV demand in India.

**Companies:** BMW Group
**Countries:** India, Germany

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