No FAME subsidy for mild hybrids from April 1, 2017 I need to make a point here. Ciaz and Ertiga are the only mild hybrids that have gotten FAME subsidy. Apart from that only Camry Hybrid gets the subsidy in the hybrid category. It's not complete hogwash. There is some benefit (maybe even 1% better FE). FYI non-Hybrid Ciaz ARAI was 24kmpl and Hybrid Ciaz is 28kmpl.
The Micro hybrids of Scorpio (and other Mahindras) or splendor iSmart etc. don't get the subsidy.
This move is in the right direction not because of the manufacturers taking undue benefit of the loophole, but encouraging them to now move on to proper hybrids. This 13000 incentive could be just to show that developing hybrid systems in vehicles will be beneficial to consumers and manufactures.
Attached screen grabs from FAME website : these are the only 4 wheelers that get subsidy.
For more information - http://www.fame-india.gov.in/ModelUnderFame.aspx
Edit - subsidy is given on ex showroom amount, Ciaz price shouldn't increase due to subsidy being removed. Rather the discount will go.
Last edited by blackwasp : 3rd April 2017 at 20:57.
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