Prospective buyers of strong hybrid passenger vehicles (PVs) from Maruti Suzuki India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Honda Cars India in Delhi could see a significant reduction in on-road prices if the draft
Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026 is implemented. The potential savings could go up to Rs 1.45 lakh, depending on the model and variant.
Currently, hybrid vehicles do not enjoy any tax benefits in Delhi. Cars priced above Rs 10 lakh are subject to a 10 per cent road tax on the ex-showroom price, placing hybrids on par with petrol vehicles. Buyers also pay a flat registration charge of Rs 600.
Under the draft policy, the government has proposed a 50 percent cut in road tax and registration charges for strong hybrids priced up to Rs 30 lakh (ex-showroom), which could substantially reduce the upfront cost of ownership.
According to industry estimates, the move is expected to benefit several popular hybrid models, including the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Invicto, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Innova Hycross, and the Honda City e:HEV.
Estimated savings across models
| Model | Road tax & registration relief |
|---|---|
| Maruti Suzuki Victoris | Rs 81,895 – Rs 99,945 |
| Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara | Rs 83,165 – Rs 98,620 |
| Maruti Suzuki Invicto | Rs 1.25 lakh – Rs 1.44 lakh |
| Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder | Rs 83,850 – Rs 1.01 lakh |
| Toyota Innova Hycross | Rs 1.34 lakh – Rs 1.45 lakh |
| Honda City e:HEV | ~Rs 99,995 |
The bulk of the savings comes from the proposed reduction in road tax, with only a marginal benefit from the cut in registration fees.
Overall, the proposal could make hybrid vehicles more competitive with conventional petrol cars by lowering their upfront purchase cost.
