Bajaj Reveals Electric Motorcycle Plans, Export Markets First
Bajaj Auto has revealed plans for an electric motorcycle, targeting export markets before a domestic India launch.
News · 1 min read · Published 24 July 2026
Written by Vivaan Kapoor, Bikes Editor
Highlights
- Bajaj Auto has revealed plans for an electric motorcycle
- Export markets are targeted first, ahead of a domestic India launch
- This follows Bajaj's existing success with the Freedom 125 CNG motorcycle in the domestic market
Bajaj Auto has revealed plans for an electric motorcycle, with export markets targeted first ahead of any domestic India launch. Leading with export markets before a home-market launch is a notable sequencing choice, suggesting Bajaj sees clearer near-term demand or more favourable regulatory conditions for electric motorcycles abroad than in India currently.
This comes as Bajaj already has a strong domestic track record with alternative-fuel innovation — the Freedom 125 CNG motorcycle being the clearest recent example of the company building genuinely new powertrain categories rather than just following established EV scooter competitors.
Specific timelines, target export markets, and eventual India availability have not been fully detailed — we'll update this piece as Bajaj shares more concrete plans.