Modi government announces new incentives for electric vehicles

The Modi government has announced a new set of incentives for electric vehicles, in an effort to boost the adoption of these vehicles in India. The incentives include a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on electric vehicles, as well as a waiver on registration fees and road tax.

The GST on electric vehicles has been reduced from 12% to 5%. This is a significant reduction, and it will make electric vehicles more affordable for consumers. The registration fees and road tax have also been waived for electric vehicles. This will further reduce the cost of owning an electric vehicle.

The government has also announced a number of other incentives for electric vehicles, including subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles and tax breaks for businesses that invest in electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

The government's goal is to have 30% of all new vehicles sold in India be electric by 2030. The new incentives are a step towards achieving this goal.

Here are some additional details about the new incentives for electric vehicles:

  • The GST reduction will be applicable to all electric vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, and scooters.
  • The registration fees and road tax waiver will be applicable to all electric vehicles, except for commercial vehicles.
  • The subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles will be available for both personal and commercial vehicles.
  • The tax breaks for businesses that invest in electric vehicle charging infrastructure will be available for both public and private charging stations.

The new incentives for electric vehicles are a welcome move by the government. They will help to make electric vehicles more affordable and accessible to consumers. This will boost the adoption of electric vehicles in India, and it will help to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels.