WLTP + CAFE III from April 2027 to lift car prices ₹30k–₹2L, cut certified mileage 10–20%
India's shift to WLTP testing alongside CAFE III norms from April 2027 will compress certified mileage and EV ranges (500km to 430–450km), while forcing Maruti, Tata, Mahindra, Toyota and Hyundai to add compliance tech. Sticker prices could rise ₹30,000 on entry hatches to ₹2 lakh on large SUVs.
From April 2027, India shifts to WLTP testing alongside CAFE III norms, lowering certified mileage 10-20% and EV ranges, while forcing automakers like Maruti, Tata and Mahindra to add tech that could raise car prices ₹30,000-₹2 lakh per vehicle.