Gurugram

With the Haryana Government’s new tax exemption policy aimed at promoting electric vehicles coming into force, registration of electric vehicles has commenced in Gurugram district. Under the new system, the first electric vehicles have been registered in both Gurugram and Badshahpur sub-divisions. 

With a 100 per cent exemption from motor vehicle tax on electric vehicles having an ex-showroom price of up to Rs. 30 lakh, vehicle buyers are receiving direct benefits at the time of registration. Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram Uttam Singh said that the policy introduced by the Haryana Government to promote electric vehicles is an important step towards environmental protection as well as providing financial relief to citizens. 

 The new tax exemption policy came into effect on August 21. With this, the new system for registration of electric vehicles became operational across the state. Under the new system, the first electric vehicle was registered in the Gurugram and Badshahpur sub-divisions of Gurugram district.

Singh said that the state government has introduced a two-tier exemption system on motor vehicle tax for promoting electric vehicles. Under the policy, new battery-operated electric vehicles with an ex-showroom price of up to Rs. 30 lakh are eligible for a 100% exemption from motor vehicle tax.

 This category includes electric scooters, autos, e-rickshaws and various types of electric four-wheelers. For electric vehicles with an ex-showroom price of more than Rs. 30 lakh, a 50% exemption from motor vehicle tax has been provided.