Gujarat to boost usage of electric vehicles

To boost usage of electric vehicles in the State, the Gujarat government on Tuesday announced a four-year policy with an outlay of ₹870 crore to provide subsidy on the purchase of non-polluting, batte

To boost usage of electric vehicles in the State, the Gujarat government on Tuesday announced a four-year policy with an outlay of ₹870 crore to provide subsidy on the purchase of non-polluting, battery-powered vehicles. A subsidy of up to ₹20,000 on electric two-wheelers, up to ₹50,000 on electric three-wheelers and up to ₹1,50,000 on electric four-wheelers will be provided by the Gujarat government. The incentives offered are similar to those offered by Bihar but higher than those seen in Delhi, Maharashtra and Kerala. The policy was announced by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani who stressed on creating necessary infrastructure such as the setting up of charging stations in order to encourage people to switch from conventional vehicles using fossil fuels to battery-powered vehicles, which drastically lowered emissions and help improve clean air in cities.