Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. has released a high-level host earnings update for calendar year 2025, revealing that hosts on its self-drive car sharing platform collectively earned approximately $12.8 million (₹116 crore) in net payouts after platform fees.
The company, listed on the OTCQB under the ticker ZCAR, also published a Host Earnings Trend Report analyzing marketplace performance across host cohorts, vehicle types, product features, trip durations, and seasonal travel patterns.
According to the report, 18,800 active earning hosts—defined as hosts completing at least one booking—generated income through the platform during 2025. Internal data showed that 56.5% of host earnings came from repeat renters, highlighting the importance of recurring demand in supporting host income across the marketplace.
“Host earnings are one of the clearest indicators of marketplace health and value creation,” said **Deepankar Tiwari, Chief Executive Officer of Zoomcar. “This CY 2025 update reflects the strength of our host ecosystem, the quality of repeat-led demand on the platform, and the income upside available to hosts who adopt the right features and operate consistently.”
Key Earnings Highlights
The company reported that hosts listing mid-sized cars for an entire month could earn roughly $300–$400 per month on average. Earnings varied based on product features and host activity levels.
Hosts using the platform’s Home Delivery feature generated significantly higher income, earning about 1.9 times more annually than non-delivery hosts, with average earnings of $1,309 (₹1.19 lakh) compared to $682 (₹62,000). In total, Home Delivery bookings accounted for around $1.84 million (₹16.7 crore) of host earnings during the year.
New hosts also contributed significantly to the ecosystem. The company noted that 37% of total host earnings in 2025 came from hosts who joined the platform during the year, indicating strong onboarding and participation from new supply.
In terms of earnings distribution, 4,575 hosts earned more than ₹1 lakh, 317 hosts crossed ₹5 lakh, and 118 hosts earned over ₹10 lakh during the year.
Marketplace Trends and Demand Patterns
The trend report highlighted that major metropolitan markets remain central to the platform’s host earnings, with **Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, and Chennai collectively accounting for nearly two-thirds of total host earnings in 2025.
At the same time, Zoomcar observed growing participation in emerging markets beyond the core metro regions, reflecting ongoing geographic expansion.
Vehicle category trends showed that hatchbacks, compact SUVs, and SUVs remained the leading contributors to host earnings, aligning with consumer demand for practical self-drive travel options.
The report also noted that multi-car hosts tend to generate higher returns per vehicle, earning roughly 1.5 times more per car compared to single-car hosts, suggesting stronger monetization potential for hosts who expand their vehicle supply.
Seasonality and Travel Patterns
Seasonal travel patterns continued to influence host income. According to the company’s internal data, December 2025 and January 2025 emerged as the highest-earning months, driven by holiday travel demand, long weekends, and peak tourism seasons.
Zoomcar said these recurring travel cycles continue to create monetization opportunities for hosts across its platform.
