Gurugram Begins Free Registration of EVs Under New Policy
100% Motor Vehicle Tax Waiver on Electric Vehicles Priced Up to Rs. 30 Lakh, Buyers Getting Direct Benefits Worth Lakhs
Chandigarh, August 25: With the Haryana Government’s new tax exemption policy aimed at promoting electric vehicles coming into force, registration of electric vehicles has commenced in Gurugram district. Under the new system, the first electric vehicles have been registered in both Gurugram and Badshahpur sub-divisions. With a 100% exemption from motor vehicle tax on electric vehicles having an ex-showroom price of up to Rs. 30 lakh, vehicle buyers are receiving direct benefits ranging from thousands to lakhs of rupees at the time of registration.
Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram Sh. Uttam Singh said that the policy introduced by the Haryana Government to promote electric vehicles is an important step towards environmental protection as well as providing financial relief to citizens. Increased adoption of electric vehicles will help reduce pollution and strengthen a clean and green transportation system. He said that eligible vehicle buyers are directly benefiting from the new tax exemption system, and the policy is expected to increase the acceptance of electric vehicles across the state.
The new tax exemption policy came into effect on Friday, August 21, 2026. With this, the new system for registration of electric vehicles became operational across the state. Under the new system, the first electric vehicle was registered in the Gurugram and Badshahpur sub-divisions of Gurugram district.
According to the registration receipt issued by the Transport Department, Gurugram resident Vikrant submitted an application for registration of a Mahindra BE Formula EV car. Under the new system, the motor vehicle tax of Rs. 2,44,900 payable on the vehicle was completely waived. This means that the buyer did not have to pay Rs. 2,44,900 as motor vehicle tax and was required to pay only the prescribed registration-related charges. Vikrant said that the complete waiver of Rs. 2,44,900 in motor vehicle tax during the registration of his electric car provided him with significant financial relief. He described the government’s initiative as a commendable step towards promoting electric vehicles.
Similarly, Rashil Goyal, a resident of Badshahpur sub-division, submitted an application for registration of a Tata Tiago EV. Under the new tax exemption policy, he received a direct benefit of Rs. 81,120 in motor vehicle tax. Rashil Goyal said that the policy would provide financial incentives to people purchasing electric vehicles and encourage greater adoption of EVs.
DC Sh. Uttam Singh said that the state government has introduced a two-tier exemption system on motor vehicle tax with the objective of promoting electric vehicles. Under the policy, new battery-operated electric vehicles with an ex-showroom price of up to Rs. 30 lakh are eligible for a 100% exemption from motor vehicle tax.
This category includes electric scooters, autos, e-rickshaws and various types of electric four-wheelers. For electric vehicles with an ex-showroom price of more than Rs. 30 lakh, a 50% exemption from motor vehicle tax has been provided.
The DC said that the expansion of electric vehicles is an important initiative towards developing an environmentally friendly transportation system. The need for clean and sustainable transportation is continuously increasing in a rapidly developing district like Gurugram. The state government’s tax exemption policy will provide financial incentives to citizens willing to purchase electric vehicles and encourage more people to adopt environment-friendly modes of transportation.
Tax Exemption Scheme Applicable Only to Electric Vehicles Purchased in Haryana
Badshahpur SDM Sh. Sanjeev Singla said that the benefit of the Haryana Government’s electric vehicle tax exemption scheme will be available only to buyers whose electric vehicles are purchased and registered in Haryana. Electric vehicles purchased from other states will not be eligible for the motor vehicle tax exemption under this scheme.
He appealed to vehicle buyers to obtain complete information about the applicable rules and eligibility conditions at the time of purchasing an electric vehicle in order to avail themselves of the benefits of the scheme.