Status: Draft introduced in 2022; policy yet to be notified; Validity upto: 31-03-2026
Accelerate the adoption of EVs fso that they contribute to 30% of the new registrations by December 31, 2026.
All new two wheelers involved in commercial activity to be electric by December 31, 2025.
For beyond 31st December, 2030, all new two wheelers sold in the UT to be 100% electric.
All new two wheelers being registered for commercial activity in the two Islands of Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep shall be electric from the date of Notification of this Policy.
Achieve 100% electrification of new ride hailing services consisting of rented taxi/cab services in 3 targeted islands of Port Blair/Swaraj Dweep/Shaheed Dweep by 2030.
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Electric two-wheeler
Incentive of INR10,000/kWh of battery capacity to the registered owner, subject to a maximum of INR20,000 per vehicle, to first 3,000 e-2Ws
Early bird incentive INR12,000/kWh, upto a maximum of INR24,000 per to first 500 registered e-2Ws, if the vehicles are purchased before 31st December 2023
Scrapping incentive of INR5,000 for scrapping 2Ws
Electric three-wheeler
Two e-auto permits shall be granted for one applicant
Purchase incentive of INR10,000/ kWh, upto a maximum incentive of INR30,000 per vehicle to first 250 registered e-autos
Early bird incentive INR12,000/ kWh, upto a maximum incentive of INR40,000 to first 50 registered e-autos, if the vehicles are purchased before 31st December 2023
Scrapping incentive of INR10,000 for scrapping 3Ws
E-Rickshaws and E-carts
Purchase incentive of INR25,000 / vehicle to first 50 registered e-rickshaws/ e-carts
Early bird incentive INR30,000 per vehicle to first 10 e-rickshaw/ e-cart, if the vehicles are purchased before 31st December 2023
E-buses
100% new electric buses by State Transport Service and at least 40% of all new stage carriage buses including private operators by year 2025
100% fleet of Transport Department to be electric vehicles and augment the fleet by year 2030
Purchase incentive of 10% of the cost of e-bus, upto a maximum of INR8,00,000 / e-bus to first 30 e-buses
Early bird incentive of 15% of the cost of the e-bus, up to a maximum of INR10,00,000 / e-bus to first 5 registered e-buses, if the vehicles are purchased before 31st December 2023
Scrapping Incentive of up to INR50,000 to the registered owner of the e-bus
Goods Carrier i.e L5N and N1 Category
Purchase incentive of INR30,000 / e-carrier to first 250 registered vehicles in the UT after the notification of this policy
An early bird incentive INR40,000 to first 50 registered e-carriers, if the vehicles are purchased before 31st December 2023
Scrapping Incentive of up to INR20,000 to the registered owner of the e-carrier
E-cars:
Purchase incentive INR10,000/ kWh up to a maximum of INR1,00,000 / e-car to first 720 registered vehicle
Early bird incentives INR12,000/ kWh up to a maximum of INR1,20,000 / vehicle to first 70 registered e-cars/Hybrid/Fuel Cell vehicles
Scrapping incentive of upto INR25,000 to the registered owner of the e-car
Hybrid / Fuel Cell EV
Purchase incentive INR10,000/ kWh, up to a maximum of INR1,00,000 to the first 720 e-cars
An early bird incentive of INR12,000/ kWh up to a maximum of INR1,20,000 / vehicle to first 70 registered Hybrid/ Fuel Cell Vehicles / e-Cars if the vehicles are purchased before December 31, 2023
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Charging infrastructure incentives to be given as follows: Slow chargers – 60% of the cost up to a maximum of INR10,000 for the first 85 stations. Moderate/Fast – 50% of the cost up to a maximum of INR5,00,000 for the first 15 stations.
All existing residential and non residential building owners shall be encouraged to install Private Charging Points (PCPs) within their premises. These Charging Points shall especially provide shared access to Electric Vehicle charging for residents of group housing societies and multistory apartment complexes.
Areas in Port Blair and Ferrargunj Tehsil along with Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep will be taken up on priority to ensure that by the time electric vehicles arrive, adequate charging infrastructure is made ready for the users.
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EV batteries typically need to be replaced once they are degraded to operating at 70 – 80 % of their capacities. E
Batteries that have reached their end of life will need to be either re-used or recycled.
Every manufacturer, importers re-conditioner, assembler, dealer, recycler, auctioneer, consumer and bulk consumer should strictly comply the provisions made under the Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules 2001
The Recycling units involved in recycling of EV batteries shall take the necessary consent and clearance from the concerned Department of A & N Administration (ANPCC).
Improper disposal of the EV Batteries shall attract fine to the tune of INR1,00,000 per instance and legal proceedings as per the applicable rules for such violations.
