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.
What happened
Maruti Suzuki · From April 2027, India shifts to WLTP testing alongside CAFE III norms, lowering certified mileage 10-20% and EV ranges, while forcing
Key facts
- April 1 2027
- 10-20% lower mileage
- ₹30,000-₹50,000 entry small cars
- ₹40,000-₹60,000 premium hatchbacks
- ₹50,000-₹80,000 subcompact SUVs
- ₹70,000-₹1 lakh compact SUVs
- ₹1.2-₹2 lakh large SUVs/MPVs
- 500km EV range to 430-450km
Why this matters
Compliance-tech suppliers, powertrain calibration specialists, and aftermarket mileage-optimization plays become attractive bolt-ons ahead of the April 2027 deadline as OEMs scramble to retrofit portfolios.