Telangana Ev Policy 2024: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Telangana has introduced a new electric vehicle (Ev) Policy to Promote Cleaner Air, Environmental Sustainability, and Energy Efficiency. Announced on Sunday, November 17, by Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, The Policy Aims to Tackle Air Pollution, Particularly in Hyderabad. At the time of the announsement, hyderabad’s air quality index (Aqi) WAS 123 (Moderate), Significantly Better Than New Delhi’s Severe Aqi of 494, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB,

Key features of Telangana’s Ev Policy

The policy, Effective from Monday, Provides a 100 per cent examption from road tax and registration fees for Evs for two years, UNTIL DeCEMBER 31, 2026. Aging Wider Adoption.

The tax exemptions covers a range of vehicles, including two-wheeles, four-wowelers, commercial passenger vehicles (taxis and tourist cabs), three-seater Auto-Rockest Electric Buses. Under the scheme, two-wheeles can save up to Rs. 15,000, While Four-WHEELERS can save up to Rs. 3 lakh in taxes and fees. Electric Buses operated by Private Companies for Employee Transport will also benefit from these examptions.

Government Initiatives to Support Ev Adoption

Minister Prabhakar confirmed that the government will collaborate with ev manufacturers to expand charging infrastructure in Urban Areas, Towns, and Along State and Along State and National HIGHWES. A Vehicle scrapage policy targeting vehicles than 15 years is under development.

The Policy Includes Plans to Replace Nearly 3,000 Diesel Buses in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Area With Electric Buses in Phases.

Vision for a greener telangana

The Congress-LED STATE GOVERNMENT Under Chief Minister a Revanth Reddy has prioritized Reducing Pollution in Hyderabad and Surrounding Regents. Prabhakar Urged Citizens Considering New Vehicle Purchases to Opt for Evs to Support this Initiative for Cleaner Air and Environmental Preservation.