Gujarat Electric Vehicle Policy 2021

The Gujarat Electric Vehicle Policy 2021, announced by the state's chief minister Shri Vijay Rupani, aims to put 2 lakh electric vehicles on the state's roads in the following four years.

Scope and Eligibility

These incentives are based on the battery capacity of electric vehicles and apply to all models (i.e., energy content measured in kWh). Each vehicle segment's starting price for obtaining a subsidy will be in accordance with the FAME II Scheme of the Government of India, dated March 8, 2019, F. No. 1(1)/2019-AEI, and any ensuing amendments.

For a period of four years beginning on July 1, 2021, the State will target and support the deployment of the first two lakh electric vehicles, whether for personal or business use. The target is broken down by segment as shown below. 870 crores of Indian rupees are the total scheme outlay for subsidies.

Vehicle Segment

Target under Policy Period

2-Wheelers

                   1,10,000

3-Wheelers

70,000

4-Wheelers (Private and Commercial)

20,000

Total

200,000

 

Over and above any subsidies offered by the Central Government, the State will provide a demand incentive.

The electric vehicle battery capacity will determine the incentives for all types of electric vehicles (i.e., energy content measured in kWh). The threshold price to qualify for a subsidy for each vehicle segment shall be in accordance with the FAME II scheme of the Government of India, dated March 8, 2019, F. No 1(1)/2019-AEI, and any modifications made thereto.

Incentive Across all E-vehicle Segments Under the Policy Period

Vehicle Segment

State Subsidy Amount (in Rs.)

Max ex-factory price to avail incentive (in Rs.)

2-Wheeler

Rs. 10,000/- per kWh

Rs. 1.5 lakhs

3-Wheeler

Rs. 10,000/- per kWh

Rs. 5 lakhs

4-Wheeler

Rs. 10,000/- per kWh

Rs. 15 lakhs

Summary of incentives across all segments under the policy period

·         The maximum subsidy should not be greater than 40% of the vehicle's ex-factory price.

·         The maximum subsidy is INR 20,000 for 2Ws, INR 50,000 for 3Ws, and INR 1.5 lakhs for 4Ws. Commercial and private vehicles will both receive subsidies.

·         Additionally, a 100% registration fee waiver is available to all-electric vehicles approved by the Gujarat RTO.

Policy Incentives for EV Charging Infrastructure in Gujrat

There are currently 278 EV charging stations in the nation, and 250 more will be built as part of this EV policy, bringing the total to 528. This information is from the CM office's announcement. Additionally, charging stations will be permitted at gas pumps.

·         The first 250 commercial public EV charging stations for 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, and 4-wheelers will be eligible for a 25% capital subsidy on equipment or machinery (capped at Rs. 10 lakhs per station).

·         The nodal agency for charging stations and any associated subsidies will be the Gujarati government's Energy and Petrochemicals Department.

·         The State Government will exempt 100% electricity duty of EV charging stations during the period of this EV policy.

·         The State Distribution Licensees (DisComs) will permit EV charging from an existing consumer connection at the current rate, with the exception of an agriculture connection.

Policy Incentives for EV Manufacturing and their Components

All provisions of the Gujarat Industrial Policy 2020, current policies, and Government Resolutions (GR), as amended from time to time, must be followed by Parties planning to build new facilities for EV manufacturing or upgrade existing ones.

Gujarat Electric Vehicle Policy 2021: Highlights

E-vehicle registered at Gujarat RTO will be exempted from the registration fee, within four years, fuel worth 5 crore rupees will be saved.

Establishing charging stations will be permitted at Petrol pumps.

Charging facilities to come up at housing and commercial infrastructures

At least 6 lakh tonnes of CO2 will be emitted less.

Through DBT, subsidies of up to Rs. 20,000 for two-wheelers, Rs. 50,000 for three-wheelers, and up to Rs. 1.5 lakh for four-wheelers will be directly credited to bank accounts.

 

Policy Document

 

 

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