Strong hybrid car sales in Uttar Pradesh surged after the state government scrapped the registration tax on these vehicles from July 5. The share of hybrid vehicles in total car sales in UP jumped from 1.2% in June to 3.3% by August.
Monthly sales more than doubled, rising from 390 units in June to 895 in July and 996 in August. In contrast, electric car sales in the state remained largely flat, with sales ranging between 355 and 496 units from April to August.