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3X credits for range-extender EVs, ethanol benefits for hybrids: CAFE-III expands compliance options
The brief
- CAFE-III assigns battery-electric and range-extended electric vehicles a volume multiplier of 3.0
- Plug-in hybrids receive a multiplier of 2.5
- Expanded compliance options could benefit Indian automakers developing EVs and hybrids
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India’s CAFE III fuel-efficiency norms
CAFE III norms for passenger vehicles take effect in April 2027 and tighten the CO₂ target by 16.7% to 78.9 g/km by FY32. Small cars receive no separate carve-out, while battery and range-extended EVs get a 3.0 compliance multiplier and plug-in hybrids 2.5.
Wednesday, 30 September
- 3X credits for range-extender EVs, ethanol benefits for hybrids: CAFE-III expands compliance options