Tamil Nadu Electric Vehicle Policy 2019

The Tamil Nadu government has announced the Electric Vehicle Policy 2019, which exempts all battery-operated Vehicles (Electric Vehicles) from motor vehicle taxes in the state in order to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles in Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu government will concentrate on legislative initiatives that support EV marketing and manufacturing in the region.

The Tamil Nadu government will offer incentives and concessions to encourage investment in businesses that produce electric vehicles, batteries for them, charging infrastructure, and other related equipment.

Additionally, it is anticipated that the network and diffusion effects will result in the creation of an initial market through demand-side incentives, and the development of charging infrastructure will support the development of an EV usage culture in the state. For each class of vehicle, the state will have the following vision.

Tamil Nadu Electric Vehicle Policy 2019 Highlights

Incentives on the Purchase of Electric Two-Wheeler

·         100% road tax exemption will be provided till 30.12.2022.

·         According to the notification from the Government of India, registration fees will be waived.

Incentives for Private Cars by Tamil Nadu Government

·         To switch to electric vehicles, private car owners will be urged.

·         Waiver on Registration charges/fees will be done as per the Government of India’s notification.

·         Road tax exemption will be enhanced from 50% to 100% till 30.12.2022.

EV Incentives for Transport Vehicles Such as Taxi, Tourist Cars, etc.

·         Taxi permit fees for electric vehicles will be waived until December 31, 2022. All electric vehicles will be exempt from road taxes entirely until December 31, 2022.

·         According to the notification issued by the Indian government, registration fees will be waived.

·         STUs will be provided with subsidies to enable the purchase of EV buses.

Incentives on the Electric Auto-Rickshaws

To be issued e-Auto Permits that have been approved will follow an Open Permit System. The Department of Transportation will announce the list of authorized e-autos. Additional incentives will be provided in the form of:

·         Auto Rickshaw permit fees will be waived for e-autos till 30.12.2022.

·         100% Road Tax exemption for e-autos till 30.12.2022.

·         Waiver on Registration charges/fees will be done as per the Government of India’s notification.

Incentives for Light Goods Carriers (including Three-Wheeler EVs)

·         For three-wheeled goods, e-carriers, and electric light goods carriers, there will be no need for a permit.

·         100% Road Tax exemption for all e-carriers registered till 30.12.2022.

·         Waiver on Registration charges/fees will be done as per the Government of India’s notification.

EV Incentives and Support for Charging Stations

The presence of charging stations is a significant factor in the adoption of EVs, according to experience in other cities around the world. The goal of the Tamil Nadu EV policy is to foster an environment that will facilitate the development of both private and public charging infrastructure in the state. The State Government is dedicated to the following in this regard:

·         The Government will develop schemes with an appropriate capital subsidy to enable private operators to set up public charging stations.

·         With the active assistance of public sector organizations like TANGEDCO and private players, the State will invest in the construction of charging stations.

·         In commercial structures like hotels, shopping centers, movie theatres, apartments, etc., charging stations will be provided.

·         The Government will take an effort to set up 3*3 Grid charging stations in Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Madurai, Salem, and Tirunelveli.

·         One charging station will be set up at 25 km intervals on both sides of NHAI and State Highways.

Policy Document