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Policy and Year: West Bengal Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021Â
EV Targets:
Green Zones: Explore zero-emission vehicle zones.
Land Subsidies/ Provisions: Invite CPOs to set up charging facilities and battery swapping stations.
Special EV Tariffs:
Electricity Connection: Ensure DISCOM releases supply to charging/battery swapping stations within 48 hours.
Use of RE:
Setting Up of Charging Stations: Incentivize private buildings like malls to install charging and swapping stations.
Battery Swapping Incentives: Provide facilities for kiosk-style swapping stations for 2 and 3 wheelers.
Battery Recycling and Reuse: Promote recycling and eco-friendly disposal of used batteries.
Skill Development:
R&D:
Policy and Year: Uttarakhand EV policy 2023Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
EV Targets: Target: 25% of new vehicle registrations by 2028.
Purchase Incentive E2W:
Purchase Incentive E3W:
Purchase Incentive E4W:
Purchase Incentive Electric Strong Hybrid Four Wheelers: 50% exemption on registration fee for all strong hybrid electric vehicles.
Purchase Incentive Bus: Aim to induct at least 200 pure electric buses for intercity/inter-city and last mile connectivity.
Purchase Incentive Light / Heavy Commercial Vehicle:
Road & Registration Tax Exemption:
Reserve Parking Slots:
Special EV Tariffs:
Setting Up of Charging Stations:
Others:
Battery Swapping Incentives:
Tax Exemption/ Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies:
Land Purchase & Registration Incentives: Land cost concession and rebates for investments above 50 crores.
Battery Recycling and Reuse: Encourage reuse/recycling of EV batteries and promote recycling businesses.
Skill Development: Skill development training reimbursement for organizations imparting training in EV/HEV component manufacturing.
R&D: Encourage research and innovation in the electric vehicle domain through OEMs and component manufacturers.
Policy and Year: Uttar Pradesh Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022Â Â
EV Targets: Aim for 10 lakh EVs by 2024.
Purchase Incentive E2W: 15% of ex-factory cost up to Rs 5,000 per vehicle, max budget Rs 100 Cr for up to 2 lakh EVs.
Purchase Incentive E3W: 15% of ex-factory cost up to Rs 12,000 per vehicle, max budget Rs 60 Cr for up to 50,000 EVs.
Purchase Incentive E4W: 15% of ex-factory cost up to Rs 1 lakh per vehicle, max budget Rs 250 Cr for up to 25,000 EVs.
Purchase Incentive Bus: 15% of ex-factory cost up to Rs 20 lakh per vehicle, max budget Rs 80 Cr for up to 400 E-Buses.
Purchase Incentive Light / Heavy Commercial Vehicle: 10% of ex-factory cost up to Rs 1,00,000 per vehicle, max budget Rs 10 Cr for up to 1000 E-Goods Carriers.
Road & Registration Tax Exemption:Exemption for first 1,00,000 private EV buyers in UP.
Green Zones: Incentivize EV manufacturing zones with common infrastructure.
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment: 25% subsidy, max Rs 6 lakh per charging station.
Land Subsidies/ Provisions: 100% stamp duty reimbursement for integrated EV projects.
Special EV Tariffs: UPERC has a special tariff category for EV charging.
Electricity Connection: Fast-track connections for EV charging.
Setting Up of Charging Stations: 20% subsidy, max Rs 10 lakh per unit for first 2000 charging stations.
Others: Promote charging facilities in various locations, including public parking, metro stations, etc.
Battery Swapping Incentives: 20% subsidy, max Rs 5 lakh per unit for first 1000 swap stations.
Capital subsidy: Up to 30% of fixed capital investment for EV and battery projects.
Land Purchase & Registration Incentives: Reimbursement of up to 25% of land cost for mega projects.
Battery Recycling and Reuse:
Skill Development:
R&D:
Policy and Year: Tripura EV Policy 2022Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
EV Targets: Achieve 10% electrification of all 2W, 3W, 4W, and buses by 2027.
Road & Registration Tax Exemption: 25% exemption on applicable road tax.
Priority Registration / Free Permits: Reserve 10% of new permits for electric vehicles.
Reserve Parking Slots: Aim for EV charging infrastructure in 25% of parking spaces.
Special EV Tariffs: Allow EV Charging from existing consumer connections at regular rates.
Setting Up of Charging Stations: Target a charging station every 25 KMs on highways.
Others: Ensure charging infrastructure in all government offices and buildings.
Battery Swapping Incentives: Promote battery exchange or hiring systems at charging stations.
Retrofitting: Convert 25% of on-road vehicles to EVs through retrofitting.
Battery Recycling and Reuse: Establish battery recycling points for EV owners.
Skill Development: Offer vocational courses for EV drivers, mechanics, and charging staff through government-supported skill centers.
Policy and Year: Telangana Electric Vehicle Policy 2020
EV Targets: Achieve 15% electrification by 2025.
Purchase Incentive E2W: 100% exemption of road tax & registration fee.
Purchase Incentive E3W:
Purchase Incentive E4W: 100% exemption of road tax & registration fee for commercial and private Electric 4-Wheelers.
Purchase Incentive Electric Strong Hybrid Four Wheelers: 100% exemption of road tax & registration fee for Electric buses.
Purchase Incentive Light/Heavy Commercial Vehicle: 100% exemption of road tax & registration fee for Electric 3-wheelers and Light Goods carriers.
Road & Registration Tax Exemption: 100% exemption of road tax & registration fee for Electric 3 Wheelers and e-carriers.
Access to Financing / Interest Subvention: Encourage hire-purchase schemes with discounted interest rates.
Reserve Parking Slots:
Special EV Tariffs: Special Power Tariff category for EV Charging Stations.
Use of RE:
Others:
Capital subsidy:
Tax Exemption/ Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies:
Land Purchase & Registration Incentives: Stamp Duty/ Transfer Duty/ Registration Fees Reimbursements.
Other – Industrial Policy, etc.: Incentivize urban mining of rare materials and battery recycling.
Retrofitting: Retro-fitment incentive for auto rickshaws.
Battery Recycling and Reuse:
R&D:
Policy and Year: Tamil Nadu Electric Vehicle Policy 2019Â Â Â Â
EV Targets:
Purchase Incentive E3W:
Purchase Incentive E4W:
Purchase Incentive Light/Heavy Commercial Vehicle:
Road & Registration Tax Exemption:
Scrappage Policy/Incentives:
Priority Registration/Free Permits:
Reserve Parking Slots/Toll Fee Waiver:
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:
Special EV Tariffs:
Setting Up of Charging Stations:
Tax Exemption/Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies:
Land Purchase & Registration Incentives: Subsidies for manufacturing units.
Other – Industrial Policy, etc.:
Battery Recycling and Reuse:
Skill Development:
R&D:
Policy and Year: Rajasthan EV Policy 2022.
EV Targets:
Purchase Incentive E3W:
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:
Land Subsidies/Provisions: Land at 50% concessional rate for RE charging stations.
Special EV Tariffs: Private charging at residences/offices allowed via existing power connections.
Electricity Connection: Public charging stations may purchase power from any source via open access route, per Open Access Regulations, 2016.
Use of RE:
Tax Exemption/Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies:
Other – Industrial Policy, etc.: Employment Generation Subsidy: 50% reimbursement of employer’s EPF and ESI contributions for 7 years.
Retrofitting: Incentive: 15% cost of eligible retrofit kits.
Battery Recycling and Reuse: Promotion of battery reuse and recycling.
Skill Development: Short-term courses related to the EV ecosystem.
R&D: Rajasthan E-mobility Center of Excellence (CoE).
Policy and Year: Punjab Electric Vehicle Policy 2022
EV Targets: Goal: 25% EVs of total vehicle registrations in the final policy year.
Purchase Incentive E2W:
Purchase Incentive E3W:
Purchase Incentive Light / Heavy Commercial Vehicle:
Road & Registration Tax Exemption: 100% waiver on Motor Vehicle Tax during the policy period.
Green Zones: Designated ‘Green Zones’ for exclusive electric vehicle use.
Reserve Parking Slots:
Toll Fee Waiver: Toll fee waiver on select state highways for EVs with Green Number plates.
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:
Special EV Tariffs:
Use of RE: Encourage charging infrastructure to use Renewable Energy (RE) with waived wheeling charges.
Others:
Land Purchase & Registration Incentives:
Battery Recycling and Reuse:
Battery Warranty and Buyback Agreement:
Skill Development:
R&D: Explore setting up a test center in Punjab for the entire region’s EV ecosystem needs.
Policy and Year: Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021 & Amendment of Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021
EV Targets: Achieve 20% EV adoption in all vehicle registrations by 2025.
Purchase Incentive E2W:
Purchase Incentive E3W: Subsidy: Rs. 30,000/- per vehicle.
Purchase Incentive E4W:
Purchase Incentive Bus:
Road & Registration Tax Exemption:
Scrappage Policy/Incentives: Scrapping incentives for old ICE goods carriers.
Access to Financing / Interest Subvention:
Priority Registration / Free Permits: Open permit for autos (three-wheelers).
Reserve Parking Slots:
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:
Land Subsidies/Provisions:
Special EV Tariffs:
Use of RE: Encourage public charging stations to use renewable power.
Setting Up of Charging Stations:
Others: 100% SGST reimbursement for Energy Operators buying batteries.
Capital Subsidy: Incentives for Small and Micro EV Battery manufacturing Units.
Tax Exemption/Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies: 100% net SGST reimbursement to EV manufacturing units in Odisha.
Battery Recycling and Reuse:
Skill Development:
R&D:
Policy and Year: Meghalaya Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021.
EV Targets: Facilitate 15% EV adoption in the state by 2025.
Purchase Incentive E2W:
Purchase Incentive E3W:
Purchase Incentive E4W:
Purchase Incentive Strong Hybrid 4W:
Purchase Incentive Bus:
Road & Registration Tax Exemption: Waive registration fees and road tax for all EVs during the policy period.
Priority Registration / Free Permits: Priority registration for EVs over ICE vehicles.
Green Zones: Promote tourist spots with exclusive EV transport services.
Reserve Parking Slots: Reserve parking slots for EVs at key locations.
Land Subsidies/Provisions:
Special EV Tariffs: Provide attractive electricity tariffs for EV charging stations.
Electricity Connection: Facilitate priority electricity connections for EV charging stations.
Setting Up Charging Stations:
Battery Recycling and Reuse:
Skill Development:
Policy and Year: Manipur Electric Mobility Policy 2022
EV Targets: Facilitate at least 15% EV adoption in the state by 2025.
Purchase Incentive E2W:
Purchase Incentive E3W:
Purchase Incentive E4W:
Purchase Incentive Electric Strong Hybrid Four Wheelers:
Purchase Incentive Bus:
Road & Registration Tax Exemption: Waive registration fees and road tax for all EVs purchased during the policy period.
Priority Registration / Free Permits: Prioritize EVs over ICE vehicles for registration.
Green Zones: Promote EV-exclusive transport services at tourist spots.
Reserve Parking Slots: Reserve parking slots for EVs at key locations.
Land Subsidies/Provisions: Provide government land free of cost for EV charging stations for the first five years, later on a revenue-sharing basis.
Special EV Tariffs: Offer attractive electricity tariffs for EV charging stations.
Electricity Connection: Provide priority electricity connections to EV charging stations.
Setting Up of Charging Stations:
Battery Recycling and Reuse:
Skill Development:
Introduce short-term courses related to EVs and charging stations in collaboration with academia.
Policy and Year: Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021
EV Targets:
Purchase Incentive E2W: Incentive of Rs. 5,000 per KWh, capped at Rs. 10,000 for the first 100,000 2-wheelers.
Purchase Incentive E3W: Incentive of Rs. 5,000 per KWh, capped at Rs. 30,000 for the first 15,000 3-wheelers.
Purchase Incentive E4W: Incentive of Rs. 5,000 per KWh, capped at Rs. 150,000 for the first 15,000 4-wheelers.
Purchase Incentive Bus: Incentive of 10% of vehicle cost, capped at Rs. 20,00,000.
Purchase Incentive Light / Heavy Commercial Vehicle: Incentive of Rs. 5,000 per KWh, capped at Rs. 30,000 for the first 10,000 3-wheel goods carriers.
Road & Registration Tax Exemption: Exemption from motor vehicle tax and registration fees for all EVs in the state.
Scrappage Policy/Incentives:
Access to Financing / Interest Subvention: Preferential interest rates for EVs from financial institutions.
Priority Registration / Free Permits: No permits required for e-autos as per Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notification.
Green Zones: Creation of low-emission zones served by zero-emission vehicles.
Reserve Parking Slots/Toll Fee Waiver:
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:
Special EV Tariffs: Tariffs per Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) orders.
Others:
Policy and Year: Madhya Pradesh Electric Vehicle Policy 2019
EV Targets:
Purchase Incentive E2W:
Purchase Incentive E3W:
Purchase Incentive E4W:
Purchase Incentive Bus:
Purchase Incentive Light / Heavy Commercial Vehicle:
Road & Registration Tax Exemption:
Green Zones:
Reserve Parking Slots:
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:
Special EV Tariffs:
Use of RE:
Setting Up of Charging Stations:
Battery Swapping Incentives:
Tax Exemption/Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies: 1% motor vehicle tax for specific EVs within 5 years.
Land Purchase & Registration Incentives:
Skill Development: Skill development programs and courses for EV technicians and engineers.
R&D: Financial support for EV and battery tech startups.
Policy and Year: Ladakh Electric Vehicle and Allied Infrastructure Policy, 2022.
EV Targets: Policy aims for specific vehicle targets by type and quantity.
Purchase Incentive E2W:
Purchase Incentive E3W:
Purchase Incentive E4W:
Purchase Incentive Bus:
Purchase Incentive Light / Heavy Commercial Vehicle:
Road & Registration Tax Exemption: Full road tax exemption for all e-vehicles.
Reserve Parking Slots:
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment: 25% capital subsidy for the first 15 EV Charging Stations, max INR 5,00,000 per station.
Special EV Tariffs: Electrical power for EV charging charged at domestic rate.
Setting Up of Charging Stations:
Battery Swapping Incentives: Potential future incentives for battery swapping centers.
Battery Warranty and Buyback Agreement: Comprehensive warranty including battery for eligible models.
R&D:
Policy and Year: Kerala EV Policy 2019
EV Targets:
Purchase Incentive E3W: Incentives of Rs. 30,000 or 25% of EV cost (whichever is lower) for 3Ws from empaneled vendors.
Road & Registration Tax Exemption:
Priority Registration / Free Permits: Free permits for fleet drivers.
Green Zones: E-mobility zones in tourist areas, tech hubs, and city centers.
Reserve Parking Slots: Free parking for early adopters.
Toll Fee Waiver: Toll charge exemption for E-Vehicles.
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:
Special EV Tariffs:
Setting Up of Charging Stations: Incentives for malls and commercial buildings to set up charging and battery swapping stations.
Battery Swapping Incentives:
Capital Subsidy: EV manufacturers eligible for investment allowance or capital subsidy under ESDM policy.
Tax Exemption/ Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies: Property tax concessions and tax breaks per IT & ESDM policy.
Land Purchase & Registration Incentives:
Other – Industrial Policy:
Skill Development:
R&D: Support local R&D as per ESDM policy for EV development.
Policy and Year: Karnataka EV Policy 2017
EV Targets: Phased transition to EVs in various segments to achieve 100% electric mobility by 2030 in Bengaluru.
Road & Registration Tax Exemption: Electric transport and non-transport vehicles exempt from taxes.
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:
Land Subsidies/ Provisions: Government land on long lease for EV charging and battery swapping stations.
Special EV Tariffs: Special tariffs and 100% electricity tax exemption for EV charging.
Use of RE: Solar/renewable energy use encouraged with low connection cost and zero wheeling charges.
Setting Up of Charging Stations:
Battery Swapping Incentives:
Capital Subsidy:
Tax Exemption/ Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies:
Land Purchase & Registration Incentives:
Other – Industrial Policy:
Skill Development:
R&D:
Policy and Year: Jharkhand Electric Vehicle Policy 2022
EV Targets: 10% EV share in new vehicle registrations by 2027 (All vehicles: 10%, 2W: 10%, 3W: 20%, 4W: 10%).
Purchase Incentives:
Road & Registration Tax Exemption:
Access to Financing / Interest Subvention: 100% interest-free advance/loan for Government employees for their first EV (2W and 4W).
Reserve Parking Slots: Urban local bodies encouraged to prioritize parking for EVs based on local traffic conditions.
Land Subsidies/ Provisions:
Setting Up of Charging Stations: One public charging station in a 3 km x 3 km grid or minimum 50 stations per million population.
Others:
Tax Exemption/ Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies:
Land Purchase & Registration Incentives (Repeated):
Other – Industrial Policy:
Policy and Year: Haryana Electric Vehicle Policy 2022
EV Targets:
Purchase Incentives:
Purchase Incentive Bus: 10% purchase incentive for the first 200 units, up to ₹10.00 lakh ex-showroom price.
Road & Registration Tax Exemption: 100% exemption on Motor Vehicle Tax for 2W (30,000), 3W (15,000), 75% exemption for the first 1,000 buses.
Access to Financing / Interest Subvention: 100% interest-free loans for State Government employees to purchase EVs.
Priority Registration / Free Permits: Electric vehicles registered on priority basis with a minimum token fee of ₹100.
Green Zones: Designate areas as “Green zones” for non-fossil fuel/electric vehicles only.
Toll Fee Waiver: Exempt registered electric vehicles from state toll tax.
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:
Land Subsidies/ Provisions:
Special EV Tariffs:
Use of RE: Encourage clean fuel and renewable energy-based charging/battery swapping stations.
Setting Up of Charging Stations:
Battery Swapping Incentives: 20% subsidy for Battery Swapping Stations (FCI > ₹50 lakh).
Capital Subsidy:
Tax Exemption/ Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies:
Land Purchase & Registration Incentives: Offer land to dependent ancillary units at rates similar to OEMs (up to 50% of OEM allocation).
Other – Industrial Policy: Support for developing new charging technologies and EVs to R&D centers.
Retrofitting: Registration allowed for retrofitted 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers certified by recognized agencies.
Skill Development:
R&D: Establish centers of innovation and excellence for various EV and AV components.
Policy and Year: Gujarat Electric Vehicle Policy 2021
EV Targets: Support purchase of the first two lakh electric vehicles for four years from July 1, 2021.
Purchase Incentives:
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment: 25% capital subsidy, up to Rs. 10 lakhs per station, for the first 250 commercial public EV charging stations.
Special EV Tariffs: Tariffs follow GERC tariff order for utilities dated 31.03.2018.
Electricity Connection: Charging from existing consumer connections at existing tariff, except for agriculture.
Setting Up of Charging Stations:
Other – Industrial Policy: Gujarat Industrial Policy-2020 and subsequent policies applicable to EV sector.
Policy and Year: Goa Electric Mobility Promotion Policy-2021
EV Targets:
Tax and Fee Benefits: Waive road tax and registration fees for all BEVs.
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:
Special EV Tariffs:
Use of RE: Provide Concessional Locations for charging stations.
Setting Up of Charging Stations:
Other Initiatives: Promote conversion of marine fleet to Hybrid (Solar+ Electric).
Battery Swapping Incentives: Split Purchase Incentive between vehicle owner and Energy Operators for swappable batteries.
Capital Subsidy: 50% capital subsidy for Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) construction, up to Rs. 10 lakhs.
Other – Industrial Policy:
Battery Recycling and Reuse: Promote battery reuse and recycling in collaboration with manufacturers.
Skill Development: Stipend of up to 50% course fee, max INR 10,000 per year, for skill development and re-skilling courses.
Policy and Year: Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2020
EV Targets: Aim for 25% of new vehicle registrations by 2024.
Purchase Incentives:
Tax and Fee Benefits: Waive road tax and registration fees for all BEVs.
Access to Financing / Interest Subvention: 5% interest subvention on loans/hire purchase from Delhi Finance Corporation (DFC).
Priority Registration / Free Permits:
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:
Land Subsidies/Provisions: Invite Energy Operators (EOs) to set up charging stations with concessional locations.
Special EV Tariffs: Maintain special electricity tariff for EV charging.
Use of RE: Encourage renewable energy use at charging stations.
Setting Up of Charging Stations: 100% grant for first 30,000 charging points.
Others: Update building bye-laws for EV-ready parking.
Battery Swapping Incentives: Reimburse 100% SGST to Energy Operators for advanced battery purchase.
Battery Recycling and Reuse: Promote battery reuse and recycling.
Skill Development: Offer vocational courses for EV-related skills at concessional rates.
R&D: Establish a Center of Excellence for EV research.
Policy and Year: Chhattisgarh State EV Policy 2022.    Â
EV Targets: Aim for 15% of new vehicle registrations by 2027.
Purchase Incentives:
Tax and Fee Benefits: Exemption of registration fees on EV purchases.
Reserve Parking Slots:
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment: 25% capital subsidy for Energy Operators on battery purchase for swapping stations.
Land Subsidies/Provisions: Charging and swapping stations across cities and highways, with minimum rental leases.
Special EV Tariffs: Work on special tariffs for EV charging.
Use of RE: Encourage RE-based charging infrastructure with capital subsidy provisions.
Setting Up Charging Stations: 100% SGST reimbursement for battery purchase by energy operators.
Capital Subsidy for Startups:
Tax Exemption/Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies:
Land Purchase & Registration Incentives:
Other – Industrial Policy: Extend MSMED Act incentives.
Retrofitting: Promote ICE to electric kit conversions.
Battery Recycling and Reuse:
R&D: Focus on research, development, innovation, and pilots.
Policy and Year: Chandigarh Electric Vehicle Policy 2022
EV Targets:
Purchase Incentives:
Tax and Fee Benefits: Exempt road tax and registration fees for all eligible vehicles.
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:
Special EV Tariffs: Tariffs follow JERC rates; endeavor to maintain low charges for EVs.
Setting Up Charging Stations:
Battery Swapping Incentives: Tariffs for Battery Charging Stations follow Public Charging Stations.
Capital Subsidy for Startups:
Retrofitting: Mentioned under purchase incentives.
Battery Recycling and Reuse:
Skill Development:
Policy and Year: Draft Bihar Electric Vehicle Policy 2019
EV Targets:
Purchase Incentives:
Purchase Incentive Bus: 15% subsidy on base price for first 1,000 private/public electric buses.
Tax and Fee Benefits: Exempt road tax and registration fees for EVs.
Access to Financing/Interest Subvention: Top-up subsidy of Rs. 8,000 for low-income users.
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment: 25% capital subsidy (up to Rs. 10 lakhs) for first 250 public EV charging stations.
Special EV Tariffs: Industrial electricity rates for EV charging.
Electricity Connection: Expedited permission process as per Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Act, 2016.
Setting Up Charging Stations:
Tax Exemption/Interest Subsidies: 30% tax benefits for new micro and small units.
Land Purchase & Registration Incentives: 100% reimbursement of land conversion fees.
Other – Industrial Policy, etc.:
Policy and Year: Electric Vehicle Policy Assam 2021
EV Targets:
Purchase Incentives:
Tax and Fee Benefits:
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:
Special EV Tariffs:
Setting Up Charging Stations: 25% capital subsidy (up to Rs. 10 lakhs) for first 500 stations.
Capital Subsidy:
Tax Exemption/Interest Subsidies:
Retrofitting: Rs.15,000 retro fitment subsidy for 3Ws.
Battery Recycling and Reuse:
Battery Warranty and Buyback Agreement:
R&D: Establish Centers of Excellence with technical institutes for battery research and development.
Policy and Year: Arunachal Pradesh Electric Vehicle Policy-2021
Purchase Incentives:
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:
Special EV Tariffs:
Policy and Year: Electric Mobility Policy 2018.
EV Targets:
Tax and Fee Benefits:
Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:
Land Subsidies/Provisions:
Special EV Tariffs:
Electricity Connection: DISCOM to supply within 48 hours of application.
Use of RE: Encourage third-party RE stations for EV charging.
Battery Swapping Incentives:
Capital Subsidy:
Tax Exemption/Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies:
Land Purchase & Registration Incentives:
Other – Industrial Policy, etc.:
Retrofitting: Allow registration for retrofitted 3-wheelers certified by recognized agencies.
Battery Recycling and Reuse: Incentivize battery recycling plants.
Skill Development:
R&D:
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