Are you a resident of Uttar Pradesh planning to buy an EV? Then here is a piece of news which is bound to bring a smile on your face! With an aim of encouraging sustainability, the Yogi Adityanath-led Government of Uttar Pradesh has announced that they will do away with road tax and registration fees on the purchase of Electric Vehicles (EV) starting October 14, 2022.
Tax exemption on purchase of EV for 5 years
The exemption will be valid for 5 years on the purchase of Electric Vehicles manufactured in the state itself. Accordingly, notice has been issued to the Regional Transport Offices (RTO) of all the districts to ensure compliance of the same with immediate effect.
According to the revised notification issued by Principal Secretary L. Venkateshwarlu, as per the Uttar Pradesh Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022, 100 percent tax exemption will be given on electric vehicle (EV) sold and registered in Uttar Pradesh from October 14, 2022 to October 13, 2025.
However, in the fourth and fifth year of the effective period of the Electric Vehicle Policy notified on October 14, 2022, i.e. from October 14, 2025 to October 13, 2027, 100 percent rebate will be given on EVs manufactured, sold and registered in the state.
