The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has published a draft notification suggesting to exempt battery-operated electric vehicles (BOVs) from the registration and RC renewal charges. The rule will apply to all two, three, or four-wheelers.
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This proposal aims to promote electric mobility in the country. And if this proposal is approved, the EVs will become more affordable and the buyer will be obliged to pay only the ex-showroom as well as insurance rates. At present, some states across the country, including Delhi, have already waived off the Registration Certificate (RC) issuance fee for electric vehicles in their respective. In addition, they are also giving purchase incentives of up to Rs 1.5 lakh, depending on the vehicle category.
As of now, this proposal is available for comments. So, if you have any objections or suggestions regarding the proposal, you may write to the Joint Secretary (MVL), Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Transport Bhavan, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001 or email at comments-morth@gov.in
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Currently, there are five long-range electric cars are available for sale in India. This includes Tata Nexon EV (Rs 13.99 – 16.56 lakh), MG ZS EV (Rs 20.99 – 24.18 lakh), Hyundai Kona Electric (Rs 23.77 – 23.96 lakh), Mercedes Benz EQC (Rs 1.04 crore), and Jaguar i-Pace (Rs 1.05 – 1.12 crore). The Tata Nexon EV is the most selling long-range EV in the country. It offers an ARAI claimed range of 312km on a single charge. However, the actual range could vary from the claimed figures.
With manufacturers gradually shifting their focus towards electric mobility, the EV numbers are estimated to grow in the following years. Soon Toyota will also introduce the WagonR-based electric hatchback in India. Click here for details.
