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Delhi

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

The Delhi EV Policy aims to achieve the overarching objective to improve Delhi’s air quality and create an entire supply-chain ecosystem for this new segment of vehicles. In order to significantly benefit Delhi’s air quality, the policy intends to deploy 25% of all new vehicles to be battery-operated vehicles by 2024.

Validity: 2021 – 2024

Public Portal: https://ev.delhi.gov.in/

Demand side incentives:

EV Segment	Demand Incentives
Electric 2-wheeler	Purchase incentive of Rs. 5,000/- per kWh of battery capacity; Maximum incentive of Rs. 30,000/- per vehicle Incentive for scrapping and de-registering old ICE two wheelers registered in Delhi: Up to Rs. 5,000/- of the incentive shall be reimbursed by the GNCTD All delivery service providers shall be expected to convert 50% of their fleet operating in Delhi to electric by 3V March, 2023 and 100% by 31st March, 2025.
E-Autos	Open permit system shall be applicable & be given on first-come-first-serve basis; no cap on permits issued to e-autos in Delhi Purchase Incentive of Rs. 30,000/- per vehicle shall be provided by GNCTD Interest subvention of 5% on loans and/or hire purchase scheme for the purchase of an e-auto Incentive for scrapping and de-registering old ICE auto rickshaws registered in Delhi: Up to Rs. 7,500/- of the incentive shall be reimbursed by the GNCTD The auto-rickshaw permits linked to the de-registered ICE vehicle can be surrendered and exchanged for an e-auto permit at no additional cost.
E-rickshaws & E-carts	Purchase Incentive of Rs. 30,000/- per vehicle shall be provided by GNCTD Interest subvention of 5% on loans and/or hire purchase schemes Buses
E-buses	Pure electric buses shall constitute at least 50% of all new stage-carriage buses (i.e., for all public transport vehicles with 15 seats or more) procured for the city fleet including for last-mile connectivity Induction of 1000 pure electric buses by 2020
Goods Carriers	A Purchase Incentive of Rs. 30,000/- to the first 10,000 e-Carriers to be registered in Delhi after the issuance of this policy. Interest subvention of 5% on loans and/or hire purchase schemes. Incentive for scrapping and de-registering old ICE goods carriers registered in Delhi: Up to Rs. 7,500/- of the Incentive shall be reimbursed by the GNCTD Goods carriers (i.e., L5N and N1 type)
Four wheeler	Purchase Incentive of Rs. 10,000/- per kWh of battery capacity Maximum incentive of Rs. 1,50,000/- per vehicle to the registered owners of the first 1000 e-cars to be registered in Delhi after the issuance of this policy

Supply Side Incentives:

Incentives for EV Charging Infrastructure

All existing residential and non-residential building owners will be encouraged to install Private Charging Points (PCPs) in their premises. These charging points will provide shared access to electric vehicle charging especially for residents of group housing societies and multistore apartment complexes.
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi will provide a 100% grant for the Purchase of charging equipment up to Rs. 6000/- per charging point for the first 30,000 charging points. Grant will be available for chargers that are either single-phase or three-phase input but comply with all other BEVC-AC001 specifications
Additionally: 3 more policies

Assam Electric Vehicle Policy 2021

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

Create an ecosystem for manufacturing EV components in Assam and promote and accelerate adoption of electric mobility.

Validity: 2021 – 2025

Public Portal: Not applicable

Demand side incentives: The incentives for all types of electric vehicles Will be based on the electric vehicle battery capacity (i.e energy content measured in KWH) as indicated below:

Vehicle Segment	Battery Size in KWH (approx.)	State Subsidy Amount(Rs.)	Total State Subsidy (Rs.)	Maximum ex-factory price to avail incentive (Rs.)
Electric Two wheeler	2 KWH	10000/- per kWh	20000/-	1,50,000
Electric Three wheeler	5 KWH	10000/- per kWh	50000/-	5,00,000
Electric Four wheeler	15 KWH	10000/- per kWh	150000/-	15,00,000

Supply Side Incentives:

Charging Infrastructure

Commercial public EV charging stations for 2 wheelers, 3 wheelers, 4 wheelers will be eligible for 25% capital subsidy on equipment/machinery subject to a maximum limit of Rs. 10 lakhs per station. This incentive will be provided to the first 500 commercial public EV charging stations.
The subsidy for charging stations will only be given to those developers, individuals, or entities that have not availed similar subsidies under any policy or scheme of the State Government unless it is specifically prescribed under this policy.
Petrol Pumps will be allowed to set up charging stations subject to qualifying fire & safety standard norms issued by the competent authorities.
100% electricity duty exemption of EV charging stations till policy period.

Incentives for EV Manufactures and their components

In addition to the 30% Capital Investment Subsidy available under NEIDS,2017 or any subsequent policy from Govt. of India/State Govt., units manufacturing EV or their components will be eligible for the following additional incentives:
- 20% of the cost of Plant & Machinery up to Rs. 15 lakh for Micro Units
- 20% of the cost of Plant & Machinery up to Rs. 50 lakh for Small Units
- 20% of the cost of Plant & Machinery up to Rs. 1 Cr. for Medium Units
- 10% of the cost of Plant & Machinery up to Rs. 10 Cr. for Large Units
In addition to the 3% Interest Subsidy on Working Capital Loan available under NEIDS,2017 or any subsequent policy from Govt. of India/State Govt., units manufacturing EV or their components will be eligible for additional Interest Subsidy @ 2% on Working Capital Loan

Andhra Pradesh Electric Mobility Policy

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

Aims to become one of the best Indian States in the electric vehicles field by 2029 and a global destination by 2050.
It aims to have 10,00,000 EVs on the road by 2024.

Validity: 2018 – 23

Public Portal: https://nredcap.in/EVApplication.aspx

Demand side incentives: None

Supply Side Incentives/subsidy:

Capital subsidy

25% of Fixed Capital Investment (FCI)) up to a maximum of INR 15 lakhs for Micro industries.
20% of Fixed Capital Investment up to a maximum of INR 40 lakhs for Small and INR 50 lakhs for Medium Industries.
10% of Fixed Capital Investment up to a maximum of INR 10 Crores for first two units, under Large industries, in each segment of Electric Vehicle (2 wheelers, 3 wheelers, 4 wheelers, buses), battery and charging equipment, hydrogen storage, and fueling equipment manufacturing.
10% of Fixed Capital Investment up to a maximum of INR 20 Crores for first two units, under Mega category, in each segment of Electric Vehicle (2 wheeler, 3 wheeler, 4 wheeler, buses), battery and charging equipment, hydrogen storage, and fueling equipment manufacturing.
For specific clean production measures, as certified by Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB), 35% subsidy on cost of plant & machinery for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) up to a maximum of INR 35 lakhs and 10% subsidy on cost of plant & machinery for Large projects up to a maximum of INR 35 lakhs.
25% subsidy, for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Large projects, for sustainable green measures on total Fixed Capital Investment of the project (excluding the cost of land, land development, preliminary and pre-operative expenses, and consultancy fees) with a ceiling of INR 50 crore.
Special incentives will be given according to their need for Mega, Mega Integrated Automobile Projects, and Ultra-Mega Battery Manufacturing Plants on a case-to-case basis.

Tax Incentives

100% net SGST accrued to the State will be reimbursed for a period of 5 years for micro and small, 7 years for medium, 10 years for large industries. This reimbursement will be limited to 100% of CAPEX or for the period Stated, whichever is earlier.

Skill Development Incentives

A stipend of INR 10,000 per employee per year to a maximum of the first 50 employees for a single company for Micro, Small, Medium, and Large firms.

Marketing Incentives Under Andhra Pradesh EV Policy

50% of the cost of participation with a maximum amount of INR 5 lakhs to be reimbursed to a maximum of 10 MSME units per year for participating in International Trade Fairs.

Financial Incentives for Private EV Charging Stations & Hydrogen generation & refueling infrastructure:

Direct-Current (DC) Chargers (100V and above): Capital Subsidy of 25% of the value of the charging station equipment/machinery for the first 100 stations up to a maximum subsidy of INR 10,00,000
Direct-Current (DC)Chargers (Below 100V): Capital Subsidy of 25% of the value of the charging station equipment/machinery for the first 300 charging stations up to a maximum subsidy of INR 30,000
Capital subsidy of 25% of Fixed Capital Investment (for eligible assets excluding the cost of battery inventory) up to a maximum subsidy of INR 10 lakhs for swapping stations for the first 50 stations
100% net State Goods and Services Tax (SGST), accrued to the State, as reimbursement for the purchase of fast chargers (DC chargers of capacity 100V and above).
100% net State Goods and Services Tax (SGST), accrued to the State, as reimbursement for the purchase of advanced batteries for BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES swapping
Capital subsidy of 25% of the Fixed Capital Investment (FCI), for hydrogen generation and fueling plants, with a maximum subsidy of INR 10 Crore/unit for the first 10 units

Arunachal Pradesh

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

To facilitate and enable faster adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Arunachal Pradesh by ensuring safe, reliable, accessible and affordable charging Infrastructure and eco-system.
To promote affordable tariff chargeable from EV owners and Charging Station Operators/ Owners
To generate employment/ income opportunities for small entrepreneurs.
To proactively support the creation of EV Charging Infrastructure in the initial phase and eventually create a market for EV Charging business.
To encourage preparedness of Electrical Distribution system to adopt EV Charging Infrastructure.

Validity: This policy shall take effect from the date of its notification till it is replaced, modified or denotified.

Portal: Not applicable

Demand Side Incentives:

Only for the first 200 electric vehicles.

Sr No	Vehicle segment	Number of EVs	State subsidy
1	2W	100	Rs.10,000/- per Kwh of battery capacity subject to a maximum of Rs.30,000/- per vehicle.
2	3W	50	Rs.10,000/- per Kwh of battery capacity subject to a maximum of Rs.50,000/- per vehicle.
3	4W	50	Rs.10,000/- per Kwh of battery capacity subject to a maximum of Rs.2,00,000/- per vehicle

Charging Infra Subsidy:

Sr. No	Owner of PCS	Subsidy
1	Retail Outlet of Oil Marketing Companies	15% of the cost of putting up Public Charging Infrastructures and Stations will be reimbursed by the State Govt. in the form of subsidy/ incentive.
2	Local Entrepreneurs	25% of the cost of putting up Public Charging Infrastructures and Stations will be reimbursed by the State Govt. in the form of subsidy/ incentive

Supply-side incentives: Not applicable

Ladakh

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

To promote sustainable mobility in Ladakh by kickstarting the sale and use of EVs.
To encourage research, innovation and skill development in EV technology

Validity: 2027

Portal: Not applicable

Demand Side Incentives:

Sr No	Vehicle segment	Ceiling for Early Bird	2023 – 2027
1	2W	35	172
2	3W(E-Rickshaw/ E-Cart)	10	40
3	3W	10	40
4	Car(Including Taxis)	40	167
5	Bus	11	49
6	E-4w ([CV, Stage Carriage/Maxi Cabs)	10	41
Total	–	116	509

EV Buyer Incentives for the policy period

Sr No	Vehicle Segment	Subsidy (Whichever Is Lower)	Maximum ExShowroom Price to Avail (INR)
1	Two-Wheeler	10% of the Ex-Showroom Price or INR 15,000	1,50,000
2	Three-Wheeler – e Rickshaw / e-cart	10% of the Ex-Showroom Price or INR 30,000	3,00,000
3	Three-Wheeler	10% of the Ex-Showroom Price or INR 50,000	5,00,000
4	Car	10% of the Ex-Showroom Price or INR 2,50,000	25,00,000
5	Bus	25% of the Ex-Showroom Price or INR 50,00,000	2,00,00,000
6	E-4w ([CV, Stage Carriage/Maxi Cabs)	10% of the Ex-Showroom Price or INR 3,00,000	30,00,000

EV Buyer Incentives for the early birds(1 yr of notification)

Sr No	Vehicle Segment	Subsidy (Whichever Is Lower)	Maximum ExShowroom Price to Avail (INR)	No of EVs to be subsdised
1	Two-Wheeler	20% of the Ex-Showroom Price or INR 60,000	1,50,000	28
2	Three-Wheeler – e Rickshaw / e-cart	20% of the Ex-Showroom Price or INR 60,000	3,00,000	10
3	Three-Wheeler	20% of the Ex-Showroom Price or INR 1,00,000	5,00,000	10
4	Car	20% of the Ex-Showroom Price or INR 5,00,000	25,00,000	33
5	Bus	50% of the Ex-Showroom Price or INR 1,00,00,000	2,00,00,000	11
6	E-4w ([CV, Stage Carriage/Maxi Cabs)	20% of the Ex-Showroom Price or INR 6,00,000	30,00,000	9
Total				101

Charging Infra Subsidy:
Commercial public EV charging stations for Two wheelers, Cars and Buses will be eligible for capital subsidy on equipment/machinery (Capital subsidy of 25% on the equipment’s/Machinery or INR 5,00,000/- (Whichever is less) per station for the first 15 EV Charging Stations)

Supply-side incentives: Not applicable

Chhattisgarh

Government Policy Document

Objectives: The government has set a target of five years and aims to have 15 per cent of the new registrations of vehicles, either under individual use or commercial use, as EVs till 2027 or Target to procure 4 lakh electric vehicles by 2026-27.

Work towatds ensuring a healthy environment for sustainable future of citizen of Chhattisgarh.
To drive rapid adoption of Battery Electrlc Vehicles (BEVS) so that they contribute to 15% of al new vehicle registrations by 2027 and bring about a material improvement in Chhattisgarh’s environment by bringing down emissions from the transport sector.
To accelerate the pace of EV adoption across vehicle segments, especially in the mass category of two wheelers, public/shared transport vehicles and goods carriers.
To make Chhattisgarh a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles and ancillary equipment; creating unbound employment opportunities for youth of the state.
To create a talent pool of engineers, designers, techniclans and researchers to address the needs of the Industry towards a sustainable development

Validity: 2027 (Extendable if needed)

Portal: Not applicable

Demand Side Incentives:

The State will support up to 10% of the cost of the vehicle (excluding tax) or Rs. 1.5 lacs whichever is lower, for Purchase of the electric vehicles, either under individual use or commercial use, for five years till 2026-27.
For vehicles sold as hybrid electric vehicle will be eligible for 50% purchase incentive provided to fully electric vehicle.

Table: Total number of Vehciles supported:

Sr. No	Classification of EV	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25	2025-26	2026-27	Total
1	2W	2,000	8000	20,000	54,000	85,000	1,69,000
2	3W	200	800	2000	4,000	10,000	17,000
3	4W(Non Commercial)	100	400	1400	3,000	7,000	12,000
4	4W(Commercial)	10	40	100	300	650	1,100
5	Buses	10	25	65	200	600	900
	Total						2,00,000

For 2w/3w/4w

Waiver of the registration fee on the purchase of EV till 2027.
100% road tax exemption on all EVs purchased during the first 2 years of this policy. Later 50% till 2027, In the fifth year, there will be a 25% rebate

Bus:

100% SGST on the sale of electric buses sold and registered in the State will be reimbursed during the policy period.
100% exemption on registration fees for the first five years shalli be made available.

Goods/Other vehicles:

100% SGST on the sale of electric goods carriages sold and registered in the State will be reimbursed for the policy period.
100% exemption on registration fees for the policy period will be made available.

Incentive support for Charging Infra:

Government shall provide capital subsidy of 25% to the selected Energy Operators on the charging equipment/ machinery to the first 300 fast charging stations commissioned in the State upto a maximum of INR 10 Lakhs per station.
Government will also provide 100% SGST reimbursement to the Energy Operators for iv. purchase of batteries to be used in switching/swapping stations.
SGST reimbursement for the manufacture of EVs during the policy period.
The state government will also provide 100 per cent SGST reimbursement to energy operators for purchasing batteries to be used in switching/swapping stations

Supply-side incentives:

State to offer a grant of 25 % of the cost of plant and machinery to boost EV manufacturing enterprise.
The state to allot 500-1000 acres of land to develop an EV park to attract manufacturers.
The policy will provide a capital subsidy of 25 per cent to select energy operators for charging equipment/machinery in the case of the first 300 fast-charging stations in the state. This will be up to Rs 10 lakh per station.
SGST reimbursement for manufacturing of EVs in the State during the policy period.
All the incentives under the MSMED Act, 2006 will be extended to the manufactures as applicable/ eligible under industrial Policy, Govt. of Chhattisgarh 2019-24 (as amended from time to time).
The MSME EV Battery manufacturing Units will be facilitated with the following incentives as per MSME Policy, 2016:

Chandigarh

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

To accelerate adoption of EVs in the UT so that they contribute to 80% of new vehicle registrations by the end of policy period.
The aim is to install 100 charging stations in Chandigarh within the first two years. To set up public charging stations, ₹5 lakh, 100% GST exemption and 100% electricity duty exemption have been proposed, while ₹6,000 will be given for private charging stations.
To establish Chandigarh as a ‘Model EV City’ by achieving one of the highest penetration of Zero Emission Vehicles amongst all Indian cities, by the end of policy period.
To leverage the cycling track infrastructure of the city for promoting usage of Electric Bicycles as a replacement of 2/4W especially for short trips.
To establish a wide network of Charging points by enabling availability of power supply and related processes.
To harness the New & Renewable Energy sources for charging of EVs to positively impact the indirect emissions.
To enable fleet operators like E-commerce companies, last-mile delivery/logistics players and mobility aggregators transition to zero emission vehicles.
To nurture skill development, R&D and startup for electric mobility space in the UT.
To develop a communication plan focused on driving awareness regarding the key elements of this policy and the benefits of adopting EVs.

Validity: 2025

Portal: Not applicable

Demand Side Incentives:

Vehicle Category	Incentive	Maximum Incentive	Number of Electric Vehicles to be incentivized
e-Bicycle	Upfront: 25% of Cost of Bicycle	Rs. 3,000	First 25,000 Bicycle purchased during the policy period
e-2W	Upfront : Fixed Battery: Rs. 5,000/kWh Swappable Battery: Rs. 3000/kWh Scrapping : Rs 5,000	Rs. 30,000 Rs. 15,000 Rs. 5,000	First 10,000 vehicles registered during the policy period
e-Cart	Upfront : Fixed Battery: Rs. 5000/kWh Swappable Battery: Rs. 3000/kWh Retrofit Kit: 15% of cost	Rs. 30,000 Rs. 10,000 Rs.10,000	First 1000 e-Carts registered during the policy period
e-Autos	Upfront : Fixed Battery: Rs. 5000/kWh Swappable Battery: Rs. 3000/kWh Retrofit Kit: 15% of cost Scrapping : Rs 7,500	Rs. 30,000 Rs. 15,000 Rs. 15,000 Rs. 7,500	First 1000 e-Autos registered during the policy period
e-Goods Carrier L5N	Upfront : Fixed Battery: Rs. 5000/kWh Retrofit Kit: 15% of cost Scrapping: 15,000	Rs. 50,000 Rs. 15,000 Rs. 15,000	First 1000 Goods Carrier L5N registered during the policy period
e-Goods Carrier N1	Upfront: Fixed Battery: Rs. 5000/kWh Retrofit Kit: 15% of cost Scrapping: 15,000	Rs. 80,000 Rs. 25,000 Rs. 15,000	First 1000 Goods Carrier N1 registered during the policy period
4 W- e-Cars (Personal)	Upfront: Fixed Battery: Rs. 5,000/kWh Scrapping: 7000	Rs. 1,50,000 Rs. 7,000	First 2000, 4 W- e-Cars (Personal) (including Hybrids as defined in FAME II) registered during the policy period. Applicable only for vehicles with ex showroom price below INR 20 lakhs
4 W- e-Cars (Commercial)	Upfront: Fixed Battery: Rs. 10,000/kWh Scrapping: 7000	Rs. 2,00,000 Rs. 7,000	First 1000, 4 W- e-Cars (Commercial) (including Hybrids as defined in FAME II) registered during the policy period

Early Bird Incentives:

Vehicle Category	Early Bird Incentive	Maximum Early Bird Incentive
e-Bicycle	Rs. 2000	Rs. 2,000
e-2W, e-Cart, e-Autos, e Goods Carrier (L5N and N1), e-4W (personal & commercial)	Rs 3,500/kWh	Rs. 50,000

Supply-side incentives:

Charging Infrastructure

Category	Incentive	Maximum Incentive
Private Charging	Infrastructure Incentive: Grant on purchase and installation of charging equipment	Rs. 6,000	Only for the first 30,000 private chargers installed during the policy period.
Public Charging	Reimbursement of GST paid 100% reimbursement of GST paid on the Fast Charging/Swapping Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) procured by private enterprises/individual	Rs. 50,000	Only for the first 50 fast charging /Swapping EVSE installed during the policy period. (Will not be applicable on Chargers under Central Subsidy)
	Upfront electricity infrastructure: Upfront cost on infrastructure for bringing power supply to Electric Vehicle Charging Station	Rs. 5,00,000	Only for the first 50 Public fast Charging/Swapping Stations installed in the state during the policy period. (Will not be applicable on Chargers under Central Subsidy)
	Electricity Duty Exemption: 100% Electricity duty exemption for Public Charging and Swapping stations	For policy period	For policy period

Jharkhand

Government Policy Document

Objectives:
The Jharkhand Electric Vehicle Policy 2022 aims at creating favorable atmosphere for settingup of Electric Vehicle manufacturing units in the state through creation of infrastructure facilities, skilled manpower, encouragement of capital investment and technology up-gradation, development of marketing network, development promotion, grants and concessions

To make Jharkhand as most preferred destination for electric vehicle manufacturing units in Eastern India
Faster adoption of EVs in state with a vision of achieving carbon neutral transport system.
To create a conducive environment for phase wise shift from Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) to Electric Vehicles (EVs) by 2030.
Establishment of projects for the manufacturing of advanced chemistry cell (ACC) batteries in Jharkhand by 2027.
Target of 10% share of Electric Vehicle in overall new vehicle registration in the State by 2027 (All vehicles: 10%, 2 wheelers: 10%, 3 wheelers: 20%, 4 wheelers: 10%)
Setting up of at least one public charging station in a 3 km x 3 km grid or minimum of 50 charging stations per million population, & charging station on highways at 25 km distance (on both sides of all National highways and major State Highways)
Target for conversion of 15 years old Government owned/leased vehicles with Electric Vehicle

Validity: 2022- 2027

Public portal: https://jharkhandindustry.gov.in/

Demand Side Incentives:

Sr. No	Vehicle segment	Incentive available	Number of vehicles to be incentivised	Maximum incentive per vehicle
1	e-2W (L1 & L2)	INR 5000/kwh	1,00,000	10,000
2	e-3W autos (L5M)	INR 5000/kwh	15,000	30,000
3	e-3W goods carrier (L5N)	INR 5000/kwh	10,000	30,000
4	e-4W cars (M1)	INR 5000/kwh	10,000	1,50,000
5	e-4W goods carrier (N1)	INR 5000/kwh	10,000	1,00,000
6	e-buses* (SRTu)	10% vehicle cos (ex factory)	1000	20,00,000

Additionally Interest free loans for 2w & 4w for state govt employees
Exemption on Road Tax

Road Tax / Vehicle Registration Fees	Manufactured within the State	Manufactured outside the State
Exemption on Road Tax	100% exemption for first 10,000 buyers 75% exemption for 10,001-15000 buyers 25 % exemption after 15000 buyers upto policy period	25% upto policy period
Exemption from Vehicle Registration Fees	100% exemption for first 10,000 buyers 75% exemption for 10,001-15000 buyers 25 % exemption after 15000 buyers upto policy period	25% upto policy period

Charging Infra:

S No	Type of PCS/SPCS	Incentive amount	Maximum Incentive available per PCS/SPCS	Max number of PCS/SPCS to be incentivised
1	Slow	60% of the cost	INR 10,000	15,000
2	Moderate/Fast	50% of the cost	INR 5,00,000	500
3	Solar Based fast#	70% of the cost	INR 7,00,000	500

Supply side incentives:
For MSME

Type of Unit	Max Limit	Max Admissible Subsidy
Micro	30% of FCI	Rs 2 Cr
Small		Rs 7 Cr
Medium		Rs 15 Cr
Non MSME		Rs 30 Cr

100% reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fee for land directly purchased from the raiyats / acquired through consent award
50% rebate on prevailing land lease premium on the land allotted by the State Government agencies and land will be provided to units as upfront or in 10 equal instalments in five years
Financial assistance of 50% of the expenditure incurred, up to a maximum of Rs. 10 lakhs, per patent.
A grant of 15% of the total grant released by the Government of India shall be offered by State Government to Cluster schemes
100% Electricity duty of New or existing EV industrial units setting up captive power plant shall be reimbursed after payment of electricity duty for a period of five years for self – consumption or captive use
Interest rate subsidy @ 6% per annum on total loan availed from public financial institutions / Banks for period of five years from the date of Commercial Production subject to total maximum limit of
- Rs. 15 Lakhs for Micro Enterprises
- Rs. 50 Lakhs for Small Enterprises
- Rs 1 Crore for Medium Enterprises
- Rs 3 Crores for non-MSME Sector units

For the Units that come up within a period of two years from the Date of Notification of this policy, Additional 5% of capital subsidy shall be provided in addition to the incentive Comprehensive Project Investment Subsidy

Incentives on buy back for OEM

Sr No	Vehicle Segment	Incentives
1	Assured Buyback,	6% of total vehicle cost capped at INR 10,000/-
2	Battery warranty of at least 5 years	4% of total vehicle cost capped at INR 6,000/-

Punjab

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

Punjab EV policy has been developed with the following objectives, designed for direct and indirect impact on multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A detailed rationale for alignment with various targets under SDGs is appended:
- Reducing Vehicular Emission – To bring about a reduction in vehicular emissions by end of the policy
- Adoption – To drive adoption to have 25% of annual vehicle registrations as Electric Vehicles in the last year of the policy
- Infrastructure – To promote the creation of public and private EV Charging Infrastructure in the state
- To establish Punjab as a favoured destination for manufacturing electric vehicles, components and batteries
- R&D – To establish Punjab as an R&D hub in electric vehicles led by a Centre of Excellence (CoE)
- Human Resource – To enable job creation and introduce vocationally (skilling and up-skilling) and academic training programmes for catering to human resource needs of the EV ecosystem
- Startups – To foster an environment of innovation by promoting start-ups in the EV sector
- Ensuring sustainability – To minimize damage to the environment by promoting recycling and reuse of discarded batteries

Validity: 2025

Public portal: Not applicable

Demand Side Incentives:

Private Electric Two-Wheeler :

100% waiver on Motor Vehicle Tax during the policy period. Additionally, for vehicles manufactured in Punjab, this waiver shall be applicable for a period of 10 years.

Commercial Electric Two-Wheeler :

100% waiver on Permit Fee & Motor Vehicle Tax during the policy period. Additionally, for vehicles manufactured in Punjab, this waiver shall be applicable for a period of 10 years.
Fleet & delivery companies will be encouraged to achieve a 100% transition towards electric in “target cities” in a phased manner

Electric Three-Wheeler – Electric Autos, E-Rickshaws & E-Karts

Supporting Transition of E3W: The following incentives shall be provided under Punjab EV Policy in addition to incentives under FAME II to support the transition:

E-Auto

100% waiver on Permit Fee and Motor Vehicle Tax during the policy period. Additionally, for vehicles manufactured in Punjab, this waiver shall be applicable for a period of 10 years.
Only E-autos will be granted a fresh permit in “target cities”. Fleet owners will be allowed to obtain and hold e-auto permits subject to guidelines issued by the Department of Transport, Government of Punjab.

E-Rickshaws

A special drive for mandatory free registration of existing e-rickshaws will be organized by the Department of Transport. 100% waiver on Permit Fee and Registration Fees during the policy period. Additionally, for vehicles manufactured in Punjab, this waiver shall be applicable for a period of 10 years.

Goods Carrier 3W:

100% waiver on Permit Fee & Motor Vehicle Tax during the policy period. Additionally, for vehicles manufactured in Punjab, this waiver shall be applicable for a period of 10 years.
Fleet & businesses will be encouraged to achieve 100% transition towards electric in “target cities” in a phased manner.

Electric Four Wheeler- Passenger Carrier, LCV, Stage Carriage, Maxi Cabs & Taxis

The total number of taxis registered in Punjab during the period FY13-19 is 38,155, almost 80% of these registered taxis in Punjab are diesel based. This policy aims to increase the share of e-taxis significantly to reach 25% of new sales over the policy duration period in the target cities and also promote usage of e-LCV for goods carriage within the cities.
Supporting Transition of E2W: The following incentives shall be provided under Punjab EV Policy in addition to incentives under FAME II to support the transition:
- Private 4W: 100% (50% for Hybrids) waiver on Motor Vehicle Tax during the policy period. Additionally, for vehicles manufactured in Punjab, this waiver shall be applicable for a period of 10 years.
- Commercial 4W (Goods & Passenger Transport): 100% (50% for Hybrids) waiver on Permit fee & Motor Vehicle Tax during the policy period. Additionally, for vehicles manufactured in Punjab, this waiver shall be applicable for a period of 10 years. Fleet & businesses will be encouraged to achieve 100% transition towards electric in “target cities” in a phased manner.
- Vehicles in Public fleet (Owned or Contracted by Govt.): The government of Punjab would target to achieve 100% transition of the public fleet to electric in a phased manner. BEVs would be given priority in all fresh procurement of vehicles/services.

Corporate Fleets:

100% (50% for Hybrids) waiver on Motor Vehicle Tax during the policy period. Additionally, for vehicles manufactured in Punjab, this waiver shall be applicable for a period of 10 years.
All corporate/institutions in the “target cities” will be encouraged to sign up for a phased transition of their fleet. The government of Punjab shall organize special felicitation to recognize and encourage such corporate.

Electric Buses:

At present almost 90% of the bus fleet in Punjab are diesel based. The policy shall focus on progressively replacing 25% of the bus fleet under the Department of Transport with e- buses. Department of Transport in consultation with PUNBUS/PEPSU would identify:
- High Volume inter-city bus routes to be considered for transition to EV on priority
- City Bus fleet routes within in target cities to be considered for transition to EV
- PUNBUS/ PEPSU to formulate an action plan for transitioning the fleet to EV and would be encouraged to procure/operate e-buses as per FAME II guidelines.
- Private Bus operators would be encouraged to operate buses in identified routes and would be offered 100% waiver on Permit Fee for these routes & Motor Vehicle Tax for a period of 5 years and in case such bus is manufactured in Punjab this waiver shall be applicable for a period of 10 years

Haryana

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

Haryana Government launched Electric Vehicle Policy-Draft to promote clean transport, ensure environmental sustainability by reducing pollution, create an ecosystem for manufacturing Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Haryana.

Validity: 2024

Public portal: Not applicable

Demand Side Incentives: None

Supply side incentives:

Development of Electric Mobility Industrial Parks

The Government of Haryana will allocate 100 to 200 acres of land for developing Electric Vehicle (EV) Parks with plug-and-play internal infrastructure, common facilities, and necessary external infrastructure.
The parks will attract manufacturers across the Electric Vehicle (EV) ecosystem.
An incubation center for handholding startups will also be planned in the Electric Vehicle (EV) Park.

Infrastructural Support to Manufacturing Firms

Land: In case of mega integrated projects, the government will offer land to dependent ancillary units at the same rates as offered to respective Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) (wherever Government allocates land to OEM) up to a maximum of 50% of the land allocated to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Water: The government will provide water supply and also facilitate/support the setting up of water treatment plants in/around major auto hubs to meet this requirement, wherever necessary.
Rail and Road Connectivity: The government shall strive to construct elevated expressways to decongest roads to the industrial areas and will also look to ensuring better road access to ports.

Financial Support to Manufacturing Firms

Capital subsidy of Fixed Capital Investment (FCI) in the following amounts:
- 25% of fixed capital investment up to a maximum of INR 15 lakhs for micro industries.
- 20% of fixed capital investment up to a maximum of INR 40 lakhs for small and 50 lakhs for medium industries.
- 10% of fixed capital investment up to a maximum of INR 10 crores for first two units, under large industries, in each segment of electric vehicles (EV) (2 wheelers, 3 wheelers, 4 wheelers, buses), battery and charging equipment, hydrogen storage & fueling equipment manufacturing.
- Additionally, special incentives will be given according to their need for mega, mega integrated automobile projects and ultra-mega batteries as well as to lithium battery manufacturing plants on a case-to-case basis.
- 25% subsidy, for micro, small, medium enterprise, and large projects, for sustainable green measures on total fixed capital investment of the project (excluding the cost of land, land development, preliminary and pre-operative expenses, and consultancy fees) with a ceiling of INR 50 crore.

EV Charging Infrastructure

Depots, bus terminals of State Transport Undertaking, and bus stops will have charging stations.
Public parking spaces will be mandated to have charging stations.
All petrol pumps will be mandated to have charging stations & battery banks.
Government buildings will set a roadmap to set up charging or swapping stations in all of their parking spaces.
Charging infrastructure will be installed at least every 50 km on highways, other major roads, etc.

Kerala

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

Embrace electric mobility as a tool to promote shared mobility and clean transportation and ensure environmental sustainability, pollution reduction, energy efficiency, and conservation, and to create an ecosystem for manufacturing EV components in Kerala.
20 PCS/BCS each and 150 swapping outlets for 2/3 Wheelers shall be set up in the initial pilot districts in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, and Kozhikode by KSEBL
In major cities, charging stations are to be made available in a grid of 3 kmx3 km.
On Highways and Major Roads it is to be at every 25 km.

Validity: 2022

Public portal: http://smartweb.keralamvd.gov.in/kmvdnew/services/subsidy_electric/application.php

Time of the Day (ToD) tariff will be made applicable for all Public Charging Stations (PCS), Bulk Charging Stations (BCS) and all charging infrastructures having Connected Load / Contract Demand above a specific limit.

West Bengal

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

Place West Bengal as a frontrunner in building a sustainable transportation infrastructure by promoting the Electric Mobility Ecosystem in state thereby promoting, sustainability, and energy efficiency.
Promote innovation actively through grants and venture funds to research organizations, incubators, and start-ups working on next generation battery technology, fuel cell technologies, EV power trains and EV electronics.
Target of 10 lakh electric vehicle, combined across all segments of vehicles during the policy implementation.
1,00,000 public,semi-public charging stations during the policy implementation
Achieve an electric vehicle/ public charge point ratio of 8 by the implementation of the policy.
Create a robust infrastructure for an electric vehicle including an adequate power supply and network of charging points with favourable power traffic.
Recycle and reuse used batteries and dispose of the rejected batteries in an environment-friendly manner to avoid pollution.

Validity: 2024

Public portal: Not applicable

Demand Side Incentives: None

Supply side incentives:

EV Charging Infrastructure

Facilities will be provided to setup swapping station in the form of a kiosk to service 2 and 3 wheelers existing private buildings such as malls and other commercial buildings will be incentivized to set up charging/battery swapping stations
DISCOM will release supply to charging/battery-swapping station within 48 hours of application.

Uttar Pradesh

Government Policy Document

Objectives:
The policy aims to promote adoption of sustainable and clean mobility solutions and infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh and become one of India’s leading state for electric vehicles adoption. It also envisions to emerge as one of the India’s preferred investment destination for EV ecosystem globally

To make UP a global hub for electric mobility development and manufacturing
To enable transition to eco-friendly transportation system particularly in cities
To enable investments for development of charging/ battery swapping infrastructure
To attract manufacturers across the EV ecosystem to the state to setup their manufacturing units and supply to a global market
To promote research and innovations in non-ICE based automobiles, battery technology, fuel cell technologies and EV electronics

Validity: 2022 – 2027

Public Portal: https://invest.up.gov.in/electric-vehicles/

Demand Side Incentives:
Registration Fees & Road Tax exemption to buyers

At the rate of 100% on any EV purchased & registered in UP over a period of 3years from policy notification
At the rate of 100% on any EV manufactured, purchased & registered in UP in the 4th & 5th year of policy period

Purchase Subsidy as early bird incentives

shall be provided to buyers (one time) through dealers over a period of 1 year from date of notification specifically done for this subsidy scheme at following rates in defined segments
Wheeler EV: @15% of ex-factory cost upto Rs 5000 per vehicle subject to maximum budget outlay of Rs 100 Cr to maximum of 2lac EVs
Wheeler EV: @15% of ex-factory cost upto Rs 12000 per vehicle subject to maximum budget outlay of Rs 60 Cr to maximum of 50000 EVs
Wheeler EV: @15% of ex-factory cost upto Rs 1 lakh per vehicle subject to maximum budget outlay of Rs 250 Cr to maximum of 25000 EVs
E-Buses (Non-Govt, i.e. School buses, ambulances, etc.): @15% of ex-factory cost upto Rs 20 lakh per vehicle subject to maximum budget outlay of Rs 80 Cr to maximum of 400 E-Buses
E-Goods Carriers: @10% of ex-factory cost upto Rs 1,00,000 per vehicle subject to maximum budget outlay of Rs 10 Cr to maximum of 1000 E-Goods Carriers
In any case where buyer purchases EV without battery, only 50% of the admissible purchase subsidy shall be provided to the buye

Charging Infra

Charging Stations shall be provided one time capital subsidy on eligible fixed capital investment for service providers at the rate of 20% subject to maximum INR 10 lakh per unit to 1st 2000 Charging Stations in the State
Swapping Stations shall be provided one time capital subsidy on eligible fixed capital investment for service providers at the rate of 20% upto max INR 5 lakh per unit to 1st 1000 Swap Stations in the Stat

Supply side incentives:

Manufacturing Units (EVMUs and EBUs)

Capital Subsidy

1st two Ultra mega battery project, a subsidy of 30% eligible fixed capital investment subject to max INR 1000 Cr
1st five mega EV projects & Battery projects will have a subsidy of 20% eligible fixed capital investment subject to max INR 500 Cr
Large EV & Battery Project will have a 18% of eligible fixed capital investment subject to max INR 90 Cr
MSME at 10% eligible fixed capital investment subject to max INR 5 Cr

Other incentives

Quality certification charges reimbursement shall be provided one time at the rate of 50% of fees paid for obtaining certification upto max INR 10 lakhs per unit to Large and MSME EV/ Battery projects
Patent registration fees reimbursement shall be provided one time at the rate of 75% of cost/expenditure incurred upto maximum INR 50000 for acquiring domestic patent and upto INR 2 lakh for acquiring international patent to Large and MSME EV/ Battery projects
Skill development incentive as reimbursement of stipend shall be provided one time at the rate of INR 5,000 per employee per year to a maximum of first 50 employees to all defined manufacturing projects

Uttarakhand

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

The policy is aimed at making Uttarakhand a preferred destination for investment in EV manufacturing capacity. The policy seeks to create employment opportunities on both the supply and demand sides of the market; create an environment that is conducive to shifting from internal combustion engines to EVs; encourage the use of hybrid EVs in Uttarakhand; and develop human capital and augment power capacity to meet the needs of the EV industry.

Validity: 2018 – 2023

Portal: Not Applicable

Demand Side Incentives: None

Supply side incentives:

Interest Subsidy under Uttarakhand EV Policy

Applicable for 5 years from the date of commercial production, on the term loans availed from the scheduled bank/financial institutions. Rate of subsidy to be administered as Below:
MSME- as per MSME Policy 2015 ( as amended in 2018) for investment between 10 to 50 core- as per heavy industrial investment and employment promotion policy 2018 ( as amended in 2018) for investment above 50 crore- as per mega industrial and investment policy 2015

Electricity Duty Exemption

100% for 5 years from the date of commercial production

EPF reimbursement

50% reimbursement for 10 years with a ceiling of 2 crores for units employing 1000 or more skilled/semi-skilled labour on a full-time basis.

Stamp Duty Exemption

MSME- as per MSME Policy 2015 ( as amended in 2018)
for investment between 10 to 50 core- as per heavy industrial investment and employment promotion policy 2018 ( as amended in 2018)
for investment above 50 crore- as per mega industrial and investment policy 2015

SGST Reimbursement

for MSME & Large ( investment up to 50 crores) 30% for 5 years after adjustment of input tax credit
for investment above 50 crore – 50% for 5 years

Concession of land cost in SIIDCUL Industrial Area

for investment between 10 to 50 core- as per large industrial investment and employment promotion policy 2018
for investment above 50 crore- as per mega industrial and investment policy 2015

Environment Protection Incentives

for investment between 10 to 50 core- as per heavy industrial investment and employment promotion policy 2018 ( as amended in 2018)
for investment above 50 crore- as per mega industrial and investment policy 2015

Electric Vehicle Mobility Incentives under Uttarakhand EV Policy

100 % Exemption of stage carriage permit for commercial vehicles for 5 years from the date of registration
1000% exemption from paying motor yan tax for 5 years from the date of registration

Incentives for Skill Development

For organisations imparting skill development training in EV/HEV components manufacturing will be entitled to training reimbursement of INR 1000 per month for 50 trainees

Telangana

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

To make Telangana a hub for Electric Vehicles & Energy Storage Systems

Validity: 2030

Portal: https://tsredco.telangana.gov.in/SchemeDetails.aspx

Demand Side Incentives:

Electric Two Wheelers

100% exemption of road tax & registration fee for the first 2,00,000 Electric 2 Wheelers purchased & registered within Telangana.

Three-Seater Auto-Rickshaws

100% exemption of road tax & registration fee for first 20,000 Electric 3 Wheelers purchased & registered within Telangana
Retro-fitment incentive at 15% of the retro-fitment cost capped at Rs. 15,000 per vehicle for the first 5,000 retrofits 3 seater auto-rickshaws in Telangana
Financing Institutions shall be encouraged to provide a hire-purchase scheme at discounted interest rates.
Incentives for Electric 4-Wheeler commercial passenger Vehicles such as Taxi, Tourist Cabs, etc.
100% exemption of road tax & registration fee for the first 5,000 Electric 4-Wheeler commercial passenger Vehicles such as Taxi, Tourist Cabs, etc. purchased & registered within Telangana

Light Goods Carriers – including Three Wheelers (goods)

100% exemption of road tax & registration fee for first 10,000 Electric three-wheelers (goods), e-carriers as well as electric Light Goods carriers purchased & registered within Telangana

Private Cars

100% exemption of road tax & registration fee for the first 5,000 Electric 4-Wheeler private vehicles purchased & registered within Telangana
Incentives for Buses Under Telangana EV Policy
100% exemption of road tax & registration fee for the first 500 Electric buses purchased & registered within Telangana.
State Transport Units shall also be encouraged to purchase Electric buses.

Tractors

100% exemption of road tax & registration fee shall be applicable for electric tractors purchased and registered in the state of Telangana as per the existing rules/guidelines applicable for tractors by Transport Department, Govt. of Telangana
Support for Automobile Manufacturing Industry Under Telangana EV Policy
EV & ESS sectors shall be incentivized as per the subsidies and incentives available under the Electronics Policy 2016.
Government shall extend tailor-made benefits to Mega and Strategic Projects on case to case basis. Investment of more than Rs.200 crores in plant and machinery or employing more than 1000 persons shall be categorized as a megaproject.

Supply side incentives:

Capital Investment Subsidy: 20% of investment capped at 30 Cr. for Mega Enterprises
SGST Reimbursement: 100% net SGST reimbursement capped at 5 Cr. per year with a cumulative cap of 25 Cr. over a period of 7 years for Mega Enterprises.
Power Tariff Discount: 25% for 5 years capped at 5 Cr. for Mega Enterprises.
Electricity Duty Exemption: 100% for 5 years capped at 0.5 Cr.
Interest Subvention: 5.25% for 5 years capped at INR 5 Cr.
Transportation Subsidy: 60% with 10% reduction YoY – for 5 years; capped at INR 5 Cr.
Stamp Duty/ Transfer Duty/ Registration Fees Reimbursements: 100% on first, 50% on second transaction
Lease Rental Assistance, Assistance in Patent Filing, Reimbursement of Quality Certification costs, Cleaner Production cost reimbursement, Exhibition Cost Reimbursements, Skill Development Assistance.

Rajasthan

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

Reduce the pollution caused by diesel and petrol vehicles in the state

Validity: April 2021 – March 2022.

Portal: Not applicable

Demand Side Incentives:

Electric Two Wheeler

Battery Capacity	Subsidy amount ( In Rupees)
< 2 kWh	5,000
< 4 kWh	7,000
< 5 kWh	9,000
> 5 kWh	10,000

Electric Rickshaw, E-Autos, E-good carriers

Battery Capacity	Subsidy amount ( In Rupees)
< 3 kWh	10,000
< 4 kWh	15,000
< 5 kWh	17,000
> 5 kWh	20,000

Odisha

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

Accelerate the adoption of EVs, especially in the category of electric two-wheelers (E2W), three-wheelers (E3W), and light motor vehicles (E4W), and achieve 20% of all vehicle registrations to be EVs by 2025.

Validity: 2025

Portal: Not Applicable

Demand Side Incentives:

Electric Two wheeler/ Three wheeler/ private cars( LMVs)

Purchase incentives at the following rates shall be made available

Category of vehicle	% Of subsidy	The maximum amount of subsidy
Electric Two-wheelers	15%	Rs. 5000/-
Electric Three-wheelers	15%	Rs.12,000/-
Electric Four Wheelers	15%	Rs. 1,00,000/-

To avail of the above incentive, the electric two-wheelers have to fulfill the performance and efficiency eligibility criteria as in FAME India Phase-II as under:

Criteria	Threshold Value
Min. top speed	40km/hour
Min. acceleration	0.65m/s2
Max. electric energy consumption	Not exceeding 7kWh/ 100km
Warranty	At least 3 years comprehensive warranty including that of battery from the manufacturer

Electric Buses

Government of Odisha will provide appropriate incentives and other Support to ensure that pure electric buses constitute at least 50% of all new stage carriages procured for the city buses in next five years.
A subsidy of 10% (maximum limit of Rs. 20 lakhs per vehicle) shall be extended to the buyers for passenger buses registered in the State.
100% SGST on the sale of electric buses sold and registered in the State will be reimbursed during the policy period.
100% exemption on road tax & registration fees for the first four years will be made available.
Interest subvention of 5% on loans for the purchase of Electric Buses would be made available

Incentives EV Charging Infrastructure

Government will provide grant for purchase of charging equipment up to Rs.5000/- for the first 20,000 such points. Grants shall be available those points which will comply all the electrical norms specified by the Electricity Distribution Companies operating in the State.

Meghalaya

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

To facilitate the adoption of at least 15 % EVs in the State by 2025.
To provide support towards the adoption of EVs by providing purchase incentives for early adoption of EVs based on the energy capacity in kWh of battery.
To support the setting up of robust infrastructure for EVs including adequate power supply, a network of charging points with favourable power tariff, and adequate service centres.
To promote innovation in EVs for automotive and shared mobility by providing the requisite ecosystem and infrastructure.
To create an enabling environment to provide charging infrastructure for EVs in the State.

Validity: 2025

Public Portal: Not Applicable

Demand Side Incentives:

Electric Two Wheelers

Purchase subsidy of Rs 10,000/- per KWH for the first 3,500 electric two wheelers purchased and registered in the State during the Policy period.
The maximum ex-factory price to avail incentive is Rs 1.5 lakhs for electric two-wheeler vehicles.

Electric Three Wheelers

Purchase subsidy @ Rs 4,000/- per KWH for the first 200 electric three-wheelers purchased and registered in the State during the Policy period.
The maximum ex-factory price to avail incentive is Rs 5 lakhs for electric three-wheeler vehicles.

Electric Four Wheeler Cars

Purchase subsidy @ Rs 4000/- per KWH for the first 2,500 four-wheeler EVs purchased and registered in the State during the Policy period.
The maximum ex-factory price to avail incentive is Rs 15 lakhs for electric four-wheeler vehicles.

Electric Strong Hybrid Four WP

The Government shall offer a purchase subsidy @ Rs 4000/- per KWH for the first 30 strong hybrid 4 wheeler EVs purchased and registered in the State during the Policy period.
The maximum ex-factory price to avail incentive is Rs 15 lakhs for Strong hybrid electric four-wheeler vehicles

Electric Buses

Purchase subsidy @ Rs 4000/- per KWH for the first 30 EV Buses purchased and registered in the State during the Policy period.
The maximum ex-factory price to avail incentive is Rs 2 crores for EV Buses.
The Government will encourage the setting up of charging stations for EV buses on the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

Supply side incentives:

Support for Start-ups

The skilling and mentoring support shall be provided to EV-related startups for encouraging the EV ecosystem in the State.
The incentives for start-ups shall be as applicable under the Meghalaya Startup Policy, 2018

Support for EV Charging Stations

The availability of charging stations is key for the adoption of EVs. To further facilitate the setting up of EVs charging stations, the Government will encourage investments in setting up both slow and fast charging networks in Government buildings and other public places through active participation of public and private players.
To boost the EV charging stations ecosystem, the Government will undertake appropriate steps including identification of land and encouraging private investments at key locations.
The State will endeavor to provide attractive electricity tariffs including fixed demand charges for the EVCS.
The State will facilitate providing priority electricity connections to EVCS.

Maharashtra

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

The EV policy aims to increase market demand, ease procurement, and support their adaptability in the public and private transport sectors. It also supports the development of an EV ecosystem through increased research and development, innovation, and skill development. It Also aims to accelerate the adoption of BEVs in the state so that they contribute to 10 per cent of new vehicle registrations by 2025.

Validity: 2021 – 2025

Public Portal: https://evincentive.mahadiscom.in/EVCS/

Demand Incentives for Electric Vehicles:

Vehicle Segment	Incentive Available ( INR)	No. of Vehicles to be Incentivized	Maximum Incentive per Vehicle (INR)
Electric Two Wheeler (L1 & L2)	5000/kwh	1,00,000	10,000
Electric 3 Wheeler autos (L5M)	5000/kwh	15,000	30,000
Electric 3 Wheeler goods carrier (L5N)	5000/kwh	10,000	30,000
Electric 4 Wheeler cars (M1)	5000/kwh	10,000	1,50,000
Electric 4 Wheeler goods carrier (N1)	5000/kwh	10,000	1,00,000
Electric buses	10% of vehicle Cost	1,000	20,00,000

Vehicle Segment-wise Scrappage Incentives

The vehicles eligible for demand incentives under this policy will be eligible for the scrappage incentive. Vehicle segment-wise scrappage incentives are described in Table Scrappage incentive shall be reimbursed by the Government of Maharashtra provided:
- Evidence of matching contribution from the dealer or OEM
- Confirmation of scrappage of the ICE vehicle in the same vehicle category

Vehicle Segment	Scrappage Incentive
Electric Two-Wheeler	INR 7,000
Electric Three-Wheeler	INR 15,000
Electric Four Wheeler	INR 25,000

Assured Buyback and Warranty Incentives in Maharashtra EV Policy 2021

OEMs that offer buyback schemes for vehicles older than 5 years at a price not exceeding 7.5 percent per annum will be eligible for additional incentives as per the table. An OEM can avail both the incentives together, however, the total incentive amount will be limited to INR 12,000. It will be based on net worth over and above the incentives mentioned in Table 2 after considering all the above incentives.

Incentives Description	Incentives
Assured Buyback	6% of total vehicle cost capped at INR 10,000/-
Battery warranty of at least 5 years	4% of total vehicle cost capped at INR 6,000/-

Supply Side Incentives:

Incentives for EV Charging Infrastructure

The charging station will be eligible for the incentive only after the station starts operating. The operational guidelines will define the eligibility criteria for availing of these incentives. Public and semi-public charging stations availing FAME II charging infrastructure incentives will not be eligible for these incentives.

Type of PCS/SPCS	Incentive amount	Maximum Incentive available per PCS/SPCS	Maximum number of PCS/SPCS to be incentivized
Slow	60% of the cost	INR 10,000	15,000
Moderate/fast	50% of the cost	INR 5,00,000	500

Madhya Pradesh

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

Promote sustainable electric mobility and bring about a material improvement in Madhya Pradesh air quality by bringing down emissions from the transport sector.

Validity: 2024

Public Portal: Not applicable

Demand side incentives:

E-Two Wheeler

The first 15,000 electric two-wheelers or total electric two-wheelers in 5 years, whichever is less, will be charged 1% (One Percent) motor vehicle tax.
Vehicle registration fees will be exempted for 22,500 electric two-wheelers or total electric two-wheelers in 5 years, whichever is less.
100% waiver on parking charges at any Urban Local Body-run parking facility for an initial period of 5 years.

E-Rickshaws

The first 5,000 Shared E-Rickshaws or total Shared E-Rickshaws in 5 years, whichever is less, will be charged 1% (One Percent) motor vehicle tax.
Vehicle registration fees will be exempted for 7500 Shared E-Rickshaws or total Shared E-Rickshaws in 5 years, whichever is less
100% waiver on parking charges at any Urban Local Body-run parking facility for an initial period of 5 years.

E-Auto Rickshaw

The first 5000 Electric Auto-Rickshaws or total Electric Auto-Rickshaws in 5 years, whichever is less, will be charged 1% (One Percent) motor vehicle tax.
Vehicle registration fees will be exempted for 7500 Electric Auto-Rickshaws or total Electric Auto-Rickshaws in 5 years, whichever is less.
If permit required for operations of Electric Auto-Rickshaws, then first 5000 Electric Auto-Rickshaws or total Electric Auto-Rickshaws in 5 years, whichever is less, will be exempted by the transport department.
100% rebate on parking costs at any ULB run parking facility for an initial period of 5 years.

E-Goods Carriers (3-Wheeler)

The first 2,000 Electric Three-Wheeler Goods Carrier or total electric three-wheeler goods Carrier in 5 years, whichever is less, will be charged 1% (One Percent) motor vehicle tax.
Vehicle registration fees will be exempted for 3000 Electric three-wheeler goods Carrier or total Electric three-wheeler goods Carrier in 5 years, whichever is less.
100% waiver on parking charges at any ULB run parking facility for an initial period of 5 years.

E-four wheeler

The first 6,000 electric cars or total electric cars in 5 years, whichever is less, will be charged 1% (One Percent) motor vehicle tax.
Vehicle registration fees will be exempted for 9000 electric cars or total electric cars in 5 years, whichever is less.
100% waiver on parking charges at any ULB run parking facility for an initial period of 5 years.

E-Bus

The first 1500 electric buses or total electric buses in 5 years, whichever is less, will be charged 1% (One Percent) motor vehicle tax.
Vehicle registration fees will be exempted for 2250 electric buses or total electric buses in 5 years, whichever is less.
If permit requires for operations of Electric Buses, then first 1500 Electric Buses or total Electric Buses in 5 years, whichever is less, will be exempted by the transport department.

Supply Side Incentives:

Public EV Charging Stations

CHARGING STATION	Incentive
Small Charging Stations	Capital Subsidy of 25% of the value of the charging equipment/machinery for first 300 charging stations up to a Maximum subsidy of INR 1,50,000
Medium Charging Stations	Capital Subsidy of 25% of the value of the charging equipment/machinery for the first 100 stations up to a Maximum subsidy of INR 2,00,000.
Large Charging Stations	Capital Subsidy of 25% of the value of the charging equipment/machinery for the first 100 stations up to a Maximum subsidy of INR 10,00,000.

Karnataka

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

Establish Karnataka a preferred investment destination for electric vehicle manufacturing by leveraging the benefits and opportunities available for the continued growth of this promising segment.

Validity: 2017 – 2022 or till a new policy is announced.(Under revision)

Public Portal: https://www.evkarnataka.co.in/

Demand side incentives: None

Supply Side Incentives:

EV Charging Infrastructure

The government of Karnataka will develop charging infrastructure as a commercially viable business venture that attracts private investment. It is proposed to adopt BIS standards for charging equipment, mandating charging infrastructure in public buildings, amending building bylaws for provision of charging outlets, regular electricity supply, etc. To support charging infrastructure the following measures will be taken:
In association with Industry & Academia, develop standards for battery, charging infrastructure & swapping mechanisms, etc to build an interoperable network where different vehicles from different OEM COI1 participate; and recommend to the Government of India.
Encourage private players to set up the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)-compliant/BIS Standard, EV charging Systems/ infrastructure.
Identify potential places and provide land belonging to Government / Government agencies, wherever available, on a long lease basis for setting up EV fast-charging stations and battery swapping infrastructure by following a transparent bidding process.
A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) involving BBMP, BMTC, BESCOM, KREDL, KIADB, and other related agencies will be mooted for the creation of Charging infrastructure in Bengaluru.
Offer incentives by way of investment subsidy for setting up the first lot of 100 fast-charging stations.
Facilitate providing the required electricity supply from the grid and examine special tariffs at commercially viable rates for EV charging stations.
ESCOMs will examine bringing in amendments to their policies and allow re-sale of power to encourage the setting up of charging stations.
ESCOMS will examine permitting the use of solar energy / renewable energy at Mw connection cost and offer zero wheeling charges by EV charging stations.
A fast-charging station/ battery swapping infrastructure to be provided at every 50 kilometers on major highways like Bengaluru-Mysuru.
Amendments will be made to building bye-Mws for providing charging infrastructure for EVs in all high-rise buildings/ new SEZ / TechnoMgy Park / Apartments in the State.
Existing apartment associations will be encouraged to provide a special dedicated plug/charging station facilitating the adoption of EVs by their members.
BMRCL / BMTC / KSRTC / BBMP will provide charging stations for two-wheelers at their parking stations to encourage EVs for Mst mile commute.
Charging infrastructure for personal transport vehicles of Government employees would be made available at Vikasa Soudha Basement/ Multistoried Building parking area and covered parking areas in all Government buildings across the State
Encourage toot / or pay-per-use business models with battery-swapping station network, integrated payment, and tracking system in partnership with BMTC and other private players.
Facilitate deploying used EV batteries for solar application, create a secondary market and provide battery disposal infrastructure in a PPP model.

EV and Components Manufacturing Enterprises:

Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises A. Investment Promotion Subsidy
- Micro Enterprises 25% of the Value of Fixed Assets (VFA) (max. Rs. 15.00 lakh)
- Small Enterprises 20% of the Value of Fixed Assets (VFA) (max. Rs.40.00 lakh)
- Medium Manufacturing Enterprises Rs.50.00 lakh
Exemption from Stamp Duty 100% Stamp duty to be paid in respect of loan agreements, credit deeds, mortgage and hyphenation deeds executed for availing loans from State Government and/or State Financial Corporation, National Level Financial Institutions, Commercial Banks, RRBs, Co-operative Banks, KVIB/KVIC, Karnataka State SC/ST Development Corporation, Karnataka State Minority Development Corporation and other institutions which may be notified by the Government from time to time and for lease deeds, lease-cum-sale, sub-lease, and absolute sale deeds executed in respect of industrial plots, sheds, industrial tenements by KIADB, KSSIDC, KEONICS, Industrial Co-operatives and approved private industrial estates/parks shall be exempted.
Concessional Registration Charges: For all loan documents, lease deeds, and sale deeds as specified in B above, the registration charges shall be at a concessional rate of Rs.1 per Rs.1000.
Reimbursement of Land Conversion Fee 10096 of the land conversion fee for converting the land from agriculture use to industrial use will be reimbursed.
Subsidy for Setting up Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) One-time capital subsidy up to 5096 of the cost of ETP, subject to a ceiling of Rs. 50 lakh.
Exemption from Tax on Electricity Tariff 10096 exemption of duty/tax on electricity tariff for the initial period of five years.

Incentives and Concessions to Large, Mega, Ultra Mega, and Super Mega Enterprises

Exemption from Stamp Duty 100% Stamp duty to be paid in respect of loan agreements, credit deeds, and hypothetical deeds executed for availing loans from State Government including VAT /SGST loan from Department and/or State Financial Corporation, Industrial Investment Development Corporation, National Level Financial Institutions, Commercial Banks, RRBs, Co-operative Banks, and other institutions which may be notified by the Government from time to time only and for lease deeds, lease-cum-sale, sub-lease, and absolute sale deeds executed in respect of industrial plots, sheds, industrial tenements, by KIADB, KEONICS, KSIIDC, Industrial Co-operatives, and approved private industrial estates/parks shall be exempted.
Concessional Registration Charges: For all loan documents, lease deeds, and sale deeds as specified in A above, the registration charges shall be at a concessional rate of Rs.1.00 per Rs.1,000.
Reimbursement of Land Conversion Fee: 100% of the land conversion fee for converting the land from agriculture use to industrial use will be reimbursed.
Subsidy for Setting up ETPs: One-time capital subsidy up to 50% of the cost of Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs), subject to a ceiling of Rs. 200 lakh.

EV Battery Manufacturing/Assembly Enterprises

Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises a) Micro Enterprises 25% of the Value of Fixed Assets (VFA) (max. Rs. 15.00 lakh)
Small Enterprises 20% of the Value of Fixed Assets (VFA) (max. Rs.40.00 lakh)
Medium Manufacturing Enterprises Rs.50.00 lakh
Investment Subsidy of 20% of the Value of Fixed Assets (VFA) (max. Rs. 20 crore per project) will be available for the first TWO units in the State.
Exemption from Stamp Duty for all EV Cell Manufacturing, EV Battery Pack/Module Manufacturing & Assembly Enterprises
100% Stamp duty to be paid in respect of loan agreements, credit deeds, mortgage and hypothecation deeds executed for availing loans from State Government including VAT /SGST loan from Department and/or State Financial Corporation, Industrial Investment Development Corporation, National Level Financial Institutions, Commercial Banks, RRBs, Co-operative Banks, and other institutions which may be notified by the Government from time to time only and for lease deeds, lease-cum-sale, sub-lease, and absolute sale deeds executed in respect of industrial plots, sheds, industrial tenements, by KIADB, KEONICS, KSIIDC, Industrial Co-operatives, and approved private industrial estates/parks shall be exempted.
Concessional Registration Charges for all EV Cell Manufacturing, EV Battery Pack/Module Manufacturing & Assembly Enterprises: For all loan documents, lease deeds, and sale deeds as specified in 2 above, the registration charges shall be at a concessional rate of Rs. 1.00 per Rs. 1,000.
Reimbursement of Land Conversion Fee for all EV Cell Manufacturing, EV Battery Pack/Module Manufacturing & Assembly Enterprises: 100% of the land conversion fee for converting the land from agriculture use to industrial use will be reimbursed.
Exemption from Electricity duty for EV Cell Manufacturing MSMEs, EV Battery Pack/Module Manufacturing & Assembly MSMEs: 100% exemption of electricity duty/tax on electricity tariff shall be available for an initial period of five years for MSMEs.
Subsidy for Setting up ETPs for all EV Cell Manufacturing, EV Battery Pack/ Module Manufacturing & Assembly Enterprises

Gujarat

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

Support electrification of 200,000 vehicles and 250 charging stations over the next four years.
Make Gujarat a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles and ancillary equipment.
Encourage start‐ups and investment in the field of electric mobility and associated support sectors such as data analytics and information technology.

Validity: 2021 – 2024

Public Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/CitizenNew/CitizenServicesNew.aspx

Demand side incentives:

Vehicle Segment	State Subsidy Amount (in Rs.)	Max ex-factory price to avail incentive (in Rs.)
2 wheeler	Rs. 10,000/- per kWh	1,.50,000
3 wheeler	Rs. 10,000/- per kWh	5,00,000
4-Wheeler	Rs. 10,000/- per kWh	15,00,000

Supply Side Incentives:

EV Charging Infrastructure

Commercial public EV charging stations for 2 wheelers, 3 wheelers, 4 wheelers will be eligible for 25 % capital subsidy on equipment/machinery (limited up to Rs. 10 lakhs per station) for the first 250 commercial public EV charging stations.
The State Government will exempt 100% electricity duty of EV charging stations during the period of this EV policy.
The State Distribution Licensees (DisComs) will allow charging of EVs from the existing connection of a Consumer at the existing tariff, except agriculture connection

EV Manufacturing and their Components

All provisions of the Gujarat Industrial Policy-2020, policies in force, and Government Resolutions (GR), as amended from time to time, shall be applicable on Parties intending to establish or upgrade their facilities for manufacturing in the EV sector.

Bihar

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

Create a manufacturing eco-system for e-vehicles in the State, fulfill Sustainable Development Goals in the transport system, and make Bihar the most preferred investment destination for EV Sector.

Validity: 2020 – 2024 (Or after reaching 1 lack EVs on road)

Public Portal: None

Demand side incentives: The state shall offer incentives for the first 1,00,000 vehicles manufactured within Bihar, as follows:

Vehicle Segment	Max vehicle to be supported	Approx. battery size	Approx incentive @10,000 per kWh
Electric 2 wheeler	24,000	2 kWh	20,000/-
Electric 3 wheeler	70,000	5 kWh	50,000/-
Electric 4 wheeler	4000	15 kWh	150,000/-
4 wheeler (SHEV)	1000	1.3 kwh	13,000/-
Electric bus	1000	250 kwh	25,00,000/-

An additional Rs. 7,000/- per kWh shall be given on electric rickshaw and e-2 wheelers using Lithium-ion battery instead of a conventional lead-acid battery.
Interest subvention of 10% to the buyer of light electric freight vehicle or e-bus.
Special grant of Rs. 10,000/- per kWh to manual pedal rickshaw puller for conversion/up-gradation to 100% electric mobility. Fleet owner interest subvention of 10% on loan taken for conversion/up-gradation to 100% electric mobility.
Top-up subsidy of Rs. 8000/- on ex-showroom price if the end-user is below the poverty line or belongs to MBC or S.C./S.T.
To qualify for these incentives, all such vehicles must be accompanied by a 3-year comprehensive warranty including that of battery from the manufacturer
100% Exemption from road tax and registration fees for Electric, 50% exemption for Strong Hybrid Vehicles, and 25% exemption for CNG vehicles.
Private and commercial registered EVs exempted from toll charges and public parking costs.
Tailor-made incentives for EVs for schools/hospitals by the transport department in consultation with SIPB.

Supply Side Incentives:

Incentives for EV Manufacturers and EV Components

The Bihar government shall incentivise the manufacturing and assembly of–
- Electric vehicles (EV);
- Components;
- Cells for EVs
- Batteries for EVs;
An EV manufacturing cluster shall be created including common facilities, R&D Centre and vehicle testing track.
An additional seed fund of Rs. 10 lakh to the first fifty startups operating in the EV domain

Incentives for Manufacturers of EV Chargers and Service Providers

Commercial public EV charging stations will be eligible for a 25% capital subsidy on equipment/machinery (limited to Rs. 5 lacs per station) for the first 500 commercial public EV charging stations.
Across the state, the rate of Electrical power required for EV charging shall be an industrial rate of electricity.

Goa

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

Position Goa as a model of international standards for electric vehicle adoption in the passenger and commercial sectors.
30% of annual vehicles registered in Goa, starting from the year 2025, would be electric
Convert 50% of all ferries to electric by 2025.
Create 10,000 direct and indirect jobs in the sector by 2025.
Encourage start-ups and investment in the field of electric mobility and associated sectors.
Promote service units which would include electric vehicles and battery repair and maintenance stations.
Promote R&D, innovation, and skill development within the EV sector.

Validity: 2020 – 2025

Public Portal: Not Applicable

Demand side incentives:

Electric Two-Wheeler

To avail the demand side incentives, the electric two-wheelers shall have to fulfill the following performance and efficiency eligibility criteria

Criteria	Threshold value
Min. top speed	40 km/hr
Min. acceleration	0.65 m/s2
Max. electric energy consumption Not exceeding	7 kWh/100km
Warranty	At least 3 years comprehensive warranty including that of battery from the manufacturer

A purchase incentive of INR 10,000/- per kWh of battery capacity shall be provided per vehicle to the registered owner and subject to a maximum incentive of INR 30,000/- per vehicle. Registered owner of two-wheeler (i.e., two-wheeler eligible for the Purchase Incentive) shall also be eligible for a Scrapping Incentive for scrapping and de-registering old ICE two-wheeler registered in Go
Up to INR 5,000/- of the incentive shall be reimbursed by the Department of New and Renewable Energy Govt. of Goa to the registered owner of two-wheeler, subject to evidence of matching contribution from the dealer or OEM, and Confirmation of scrapping and de-registration of the ICE vehicle by the RTO

Electric Auto Rickshaw (E-Autos)

Purchase Incentive of INR 10,000/- per kWh of battery capacity per vehicle (subject to a maximum incentive of INR 30,000/- per vehicle) shall be provided by Govt. of Goa to the registered owner of the e-auto.
Registered owners of e-autos (i.e., vehicles eligible for the Purchase Incentive) shall also be eligible for a Scrapping Incentive for scrapping and de-registering old ICE auto rickshaws registered in Goa.
Up to INR 10,000/- of the incentive shall be reimbursed by the Department of New and Renewable Energy Govt. of Goa to the registered owner of electric auto, subject to evidence of matching contribution from the dealer or OEM, and confirmation of scrapping and de-registration of the ICE vehicle as well as the surrender of the existing permit.

Electric Rickshaw and E-carts

A Purchase Incentive of INR 30,000/- per vehicle shall be provided to the registered owner for the purchase of one E-rickshaw or one E-cart per individual. This incentive shall apply to all E-rickshaws and E-carts, including the models with Lithium-ion batteries and swappable models, where batteries not sold with the vehicle

Electric Four Wheeler

A Purchase Incentive of INR 10,000/- per kWh of battery capacity shall be provided per electric four-wheeler (subject to a maximum incentive of Rs.1,50,000/- per vehicle) to the registered owners of e-cars to be registered in Goa after the notification of this policy.

Supply Side Incentives:

EV Manufacturers

Capital subsidy of up to 20% of Fixed Capital Investment (FCI).
100% net SGST reimbursement for 5 years.
100% stamp duty exemption

Support for EV Charging infrastructure

The State shall endeavor to have a charging station at every 25 kilometers on highways and every 3 kilometers within city limits. Battery swapping and fast charges are also included in the ambit of this policy and would be promoted.

Tamil Nadu

Government Policy Document

Objectives:

Government of Tamil Nadu aims to attract ₹50,000 crore (₹500 billion) of investment in EV manufacturing and create a comprehensive EV ecosystem in the state. Such investment is expected to create 1.5 lakh new jobs.
Electrify 5% of buses every year by 2030, and convert shared mobility fleets, institutional vehicles, and e-commerce delivery and logistics vehicles to EVs by 2030.STUs will be provided with subsidy to enable purchase of EV buses.
Convert all auto-rickshaws in six major cities to EVs within a span of 10 years. (Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Madurai, Salem and Tirunelveli.)

Validity: 2019 – 2029 or based on revision

Public Portal: Not applicable

Demand side incentives:

E-two wheelers, e-auto rickshaws, e-taxis, tourist cars, e-light goods carriers, e-four wheeler private cars

100% road tax exemption till 30 Dec 2022
Waiver on registration charges as per Government of India notification

Supply Side Incentives/subsidy:

Reimbursement of 100% SGST paid on the sale of EVs manufactured, sold & registered for use in the State till 31 December 2030
Capital Subsidy of 15% (where SGST reimbursement is NA) investments made before 2025 – till 10 yrs of validity & A capital subsidy of 20% for EV battery manufacturing plant.
100% exemption of electricity tariff tax till 31 December 2030
15-50% subsidy on cost of land obtained under government agencies allocated till December 2022 & 20-50% subsidy on land for battery manufacturing units
100% stamp duty exemptions on the land till December 2022
Employment incentives upto Rs 48,000 per employee in the form of reimbursement to EPF account till 2025
Additional capital subsidy of 20% over the existing MSME units (If setup until 2025)
Creation of EV Vendor parks & free trade warehousing zones

Incentives and Support for Charging Stations

Invest in setting up charging stations, with the active participation of public sector units including TANGEDCO and private players.
Develop schemes with appropriate capital subsidy to enable private operators to set up public charging stations.
Set up 3*3 Grid charging stations in Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Madurai, Salem and Tirunelveli.
Set up one charging station every 25 km on both sides of NHAI and State Highways.

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Archit Fursule

Strategy Consultant

Archit is an EV enthusiast and brings with him strong experience in the clean mobility sector. He has interacted with over 2,800 companies in clean mobility tech, land base and airborne systems, and has worked to convene diverse stakeholders in the sector. He led and implemented the Urban Mobility Lab workshop to accelerate the adoption of Evs in southern India in partnership with central and state level institutions. He holds a degree VIT Pune in industrial and production engineering. At Climate Trends, he provides strategic insights from the EV ecosystem to support communication strategies.

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