Three years of tax and registration fee exemptions for EV customers in Uttar Pradesh

Starting from October 14, 2022, the government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) has decided to eliminate the road tax and registration fees for electric vehicle purchases for a duration of three years. Additionally, electric vehicles manufactured within the state will be exempt from these charges for a total of five years. 

The state government has directed the RTOs of all districts to ensure prompt compliance with these guidelines. Furthermore, in the fourth and fifth year of the effective period, a 100% rebate will be granted on electric vehicles that are produced, sold, and registered in the state.

In addition to providing a 100% tax exemption on electric vehicles sold and registered within the state during the same period.

The notification issued by the Uttar Pradesh government also provides clarification on the meaning of electric vehicles. It mentions that EV refers to all automobiles using electric motors that are powered by batteries, ultracapacitors, or fuel cells. 

These include all two-, three-, and four-wheelers, Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV).

This decision will provide a sign of relief to 3,997 EV owners in Agra who have been charged taxes and the registration fee between October 14, 2022. 

Out of 11340 EVs registered with the Divisional Transport Office (RTO) of Agra, 3997 vehicles have been bought from October 14, 2022, till now. This includes 437 e-rickshaws, 30 cars, and the rest two-wheelers.

Additionally, the Central government provides subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles. Together these reliefs provided by the Central and the state governments will reduce the cost of two-wheelers by Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 20,000 on-road and cars by up to Rs. 1 lakh.