Road tax in Uttar Pradesh for new cars follows NCT slab rates of 5-10% of the ex-showroom price, making it slightly more expensive than Delhi (4-8%) across all vehicle brackets. UP road tax is a one-time lifetime payment, consistent with most other Indian states. RTO registration fees are approximately ₹1,100 on top of road tax.
With GST 2.0 reducing sub-compact SUV GST from 28% to 18% from April 2026, the total tax burden for UP car buyers has decreased — though UP's slightly higher road tax means buyers pay marginally more than Delhi residents for equivalent vehicles.
UP vs Delhi Road Tax Comparison
₹5 lakh small car: Delhi 4% = ₹20,000. UP 5% = ₹25,000. Difference: ₹5,000. ₹10 lakh SUV: Delhi 5% = ₹50,000. UP 6% = ₹60,000. Difference: ₹10,000. ₹15 lakh SUV: Delhi 6% = ₹90,000. UP 8% = ₹1,20,000. Difference: ₹30,000.
What are the road tax rates in Uttar Pradesh for new cars?
UP road tax slabs: up to ₹6 lakh = 5%, ₹6-10 lakh = 6%, ₹10-15 lakh = 8%, above ₹15 lakh = 10% (one-time). UP road tax is 1-2% higher than Delhi across all brackets.
Is UP road tax a one-time payment?
Yes — UP follows the one-time lifetime road tax system. You pay road tax once at the time of first registration. There is no annual road tax renewal for private vehicles in Uttar Pradesh.
How does UP road tax compare to Delhi?
UP road tax is slightly higher than Delhi: Delhi charges 4-8%, UP charges 5-10%. On a ₹10 lakh car, Delhi pays ₹50,000 while UP pays ₹60,000 — a ₹10,000 difference.
Can I pay UP road tax online?
Yes — road tax for UP-registered vehicles can be paid online via parivahan.gov.in or the UP transport department's official portal. Enter vehicle details and pay via UPI, net banking, or card.
What RTO fees apply for new car registration in UP?
New car registration in UP: Form 20 ₹100 + Smart Card ₹200 + Number Plate ₹400 + facilitation fee ₹400 = approximately ₹1,100. These are separate from road tax.
Official Resources: Parivahan Portal | India GST Portal | NHAI