In an effort to promote environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and reduce air pollution, the Telangana government unveiled its new Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy on November 17, 2024. Released by state transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar, the policy aims to curb pollution in Hyderabad and surrounding areas, ensuring the city avoids severe air quality issues similar to those faced by New Delhi. The policy includes several incentives and measures to encourage EV adoption across the state.
Tax and Fee Exemptions
Savings
Charging Infrastructure Development
Vehicle Scrappage Policy
Public Transport Electrification
Encouraging Individual Buyers
Corporate Incentives
Air Quality Concerns
Greener State Initiative
Pollution Control in Hyderabad
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Telangana new EV Policy |
Objective | Reduce air pollution, promote environmental sustainability, and encourage EV adoption. |
Duration | Effective till December 31, 2026. |
Tax and Fee Exemptions | – 100% exemption from road tax and registration fees for all EVs. – Includes two-wheelers, four-wheelers, taxis, tourist cabs, auto-rickshaws, electric tractors, and buses. – Savings: ₹15,000 for two-wheelers and up to ₹3 lakh for four-wheelers. – No cap on the number of vehicles eligible for exemptions. |
Public Transport Measures | – 3,000 buses in Hyderabad to be replaced with electric buses in phases. |
Charging Infrastructure | – Collaboration with EV manufacturers to install more charging stations in cities, towns, and highways. |
Vehicle Scrappage Policy | Plan to phase out vehicles older than 15 years. |
Focus on Air Quality | Addressing pollution in Hyderabad and surrounding areas; current AQI is 123 (moderate). |
Government’s Appeal | Encouraging people to purchase EVs to save the environment and reduce pollution. |
Corporate Incentives | Tax exemptions for electric buses used by companies for employee transport. |
Long-term Vision | Make Telangana a greener state with cleaner air and sustainable mobility solutions. |
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