Road tax in Delhi for new cars in 2026 is a one-time payment made at the RTO before vehicle registration is completed. Delhi follows NCT (National Capital Territory) slab rates that range from 4% to 8% of the vehicle's ex-showroom price. The slab your car falls into depends on the manufacturer-declared ex-showroom price — not the on-road price, not the dealer price.

For 2026, the Delhi road tax structure has become even more important to understand because of two simultaneous changes: the GST 2.0 reform effective April 2026 (which changed GST rates but not road tax rates), and the growing awareness among buyers that on-road prices can differ significantly from ex-showroom prices due to multiple layered taxes.

Delhi New Car Road Tax Slabs 2026

Here is the complete Delhi NCT road tax structure for new cars:

  • Cars up to ₹6 Lakh (ex-showroom): 4% road tax. Example: Maruti Alto at ₹4.5 lakh pays ₹18,000 road tax.
  • Cars ₹6-10 Lakh: 5% road tax. Example: Maruti Brezza at ₹9 lakh pays ₹45,000 road tax.
  • Cars ₹10-15 Lakh: 6% road tax. Example: Hyundai Creta base at ₹13 lakh pays ₹78,000 road tax.
  • Cars above ₹15 Lakh: 8% road tax. Example: MG Majestor at ₹40 lakh pays ₹3,20,000 road tax.

All figures above are ex-showroom prices as declared by the manufacturer.

RTO Registration Charges in Delhi 2026

In addition to road tax, you pay registration charges at the Delhi RTO:

  • Form 20 (application fee): ₹100
  • Smart Card (RC): ₹200
  • Number Plate (alpha numeric): ₹400
  • Facilitation fee: ₹400
  • Total registration charges: approximately ₹1,100

These registration charges are separate from road tax and are paid at the time of first registration only.

GST 2.0 Impact on New Car Prices

The April 2026 GST 2.0 reform changed GST rates for vehicles based on segment: small cars under ₹15 lakh with engine under 1200cc petrol now attract 5% GST (was 6%); sub-compact SUVs like Creta, Seltos, Brezza at 18% GST (was 28%); large SUVs above ₹15 lakh at 28% GST. However, road tax rates in Delhi remain unchanged at 4-8% based on ex-showroom price.

For accurate on-road price calculation with GST 2.0 rates and NCT road tax, use the CarTax.online Delhi car tax calculator.

What is the road tax rate for new cars in Delhi?

Delhi road tax for new cars follows NCT slab rates: 4% for cars up to ₹6 lakh, 5% for ₹6-10 lakh, 6% for ₹10-15 lakh, and 8% for cars above ₹15 lakh (ex-showroom price). This is a one-time lifetime payment.

How is Delhi road tax calculated?

Delhi road tax is calculated on the vehicle's ex-showroom price, not the on-road price. For example, a ₹10 lakh car pays 5% road tax = ₹50,000. GST and registration fees are separate charges.

Is road tax in Delhi a one-time payment?

Yes — road tax in Delhi NCT is a one-time lifetime payment. You pay it once when you register the car and never again for that vehicle. There is no annual road tax renewal for private cars in Delhi.

What RTO fees apply for new car registration in Delhi?

New car registration fees in Delhi: Form 20 (application) ₹100, Smart Card ₹200, Number Plate ₹400, facilitation fee ₹400. Total approximately ₹1,100. These are separate from road tax.

Does GST 2.0 change new car road tax in Delhi?

No — GST 2.0 changed GST rates (5% for small cars, 18% for sub-compact SUVs, 28% for large SUVs) but road tax rates in Delhi NCT remain unchanged at 4-8% based on ex-showroom price.

Official Resources: Parivahan Portal | India GST Portal | Delhi Government