UP Becomes India's Hybrid Capital as Delhi, Karnataka Lead EV Revolution

• Uttar Pradesh is emerging as India's hybrid vehicle capital, accounting for 16.2% of national hybrid sales in 2025.
• Delhi, Karnataka, and Chandigarh are spearheading India's electric vehicle (EV) transition with significant EV registration jumps.
• UP's hybrid growth was fueled by a road tax and registration waiver, making hybrid models attractive to buyers.
• EV adoption in Delhi reached 6.7%, Chandigarh 6.5%, and Karnataka 5.3% of total car registrations in 2025.
• India's green mobility shift is multi-speed, with urban areas favoring EVs and northern states leaning towards hybrids.

Why It Matters: India's green mobility transition is diverse, with UP leading hybrids and metros driving EVs.