Assam Electric Vehicle Policy 2021
The Government of Assam has launched the Assam Electric
Vehicle Policy 2021 to promote and accelerate the adoption of electric
mobility and to create an ecosystem for manufacturing EV components in Assam to
ensure environmental sustainability.
Incentives for Early Adoption of Electric Vehicles
The State Will Demand Incentive is in addition to any
subsidies available from the Central Government through its promotional schemes
and policies.
Electric vehicle incentives for all types of the following
electric vehicle battery capacity (i.e., energy content measured in KWH) will
be used:
|
Vehicle Segment |
Battery Size in Kwh (Approx) |
State Subsidy Amount (Rs) |
Total State Subsidy (Rs) |
Maximum ex-factory Price to Avail
Incentive (Rs) |
|
Electric 2-Wheeler |
2 kWh |
10000/- Per Kwh |
20000/- |
Rs 1.5 Lakhs |
|
Electric 3-Wheeler |
5 kWh |
10000/- Per Kwh |
50000/- |
Rs 5.00 Lakhs |
|
Electric 4-Wheeler |
15 kWh |
10000/- Per Kwh |
150000/- |
Rs 15.00 Lakhs |
EV Charging Infrastructure Incentive
The State Government will promote charging infrastructure of
various capacities and technologies, as well as a variety of business models,
including privately owned, DISCOM-owned, and investor-owned charging and
battery swapping stations.
The State Government Will exempt 100% electricity duty
of EV charging stations during the period of this policy.
Commercial public EV charging stations for two-wheelers,
three-wheelers, and four-wheelers will be eligible for a 25% capital subsidy
on equipment/machinery up to Rs. 10 lakhs per station. The first 500
commercial public EV charging stations will be eligible for this incentive.
The subsidy for charging stations will only be given to
developers, individuals, or entities who have not previously received similar
subsidies from the State Government unless otherwise specified in this policy.
All EV charging stations Will adhere to the charging
guidelines and standards defined by the Ministry of Power, Government of India, and Power(E) Department, Government of Assam.
Petrol stations will be permitted to set up charging stations
if qualifying fire and safety standards are issued by the competent
authorities.
Incentives for EV Manufacturing and Components
In addition to the 30% Capital Investment Subsidy
available under NEIDS,2017 or any subsequent policy from the Government
of India/State Government, units manufacturing EVs or their components will be
eligible for the following additional incentives:
- 20%
of the cost of Plant & Machinery up to Rs. 15 lakhs for Micro
Units.
- 20% of the cost of Plant & Machinery up to Rs. 50 lakhs for Small
Units.
- 20% of the cost of Plant & Machinery up to Rs. 1 Cr. for Medium
Units.
- 10% of the cost of Plant & Machinery up to Rs. 10 Cr. for Large
Units.
In addition to the 3% Interest Subsidy on Working Capital Loans available under NEIDS,2017 or any subsequent policy from the Government of India/State Government, units manufacturing EVs or their components will be eligible for an additional 2% Interest Subsidy on Working Capital Loan.
Policy Document
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