16th January, 2003
Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources  


SUBSIDY FOR BATTERY OPERATED VEHICLES


In order to promote use of renewable energy the Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources is implementing a demonstration programme on Battery Operated Vehicles throughout the country. This programme provides subsidy for the following types of Battery Operated Vehicles :

    • Central Subsidy is being provided for ten and more seaters Battery Operated Buses/Mini buses @ 33 per cent of the cost of vehicle (exclusive of excise duty, sales tax and all other levies) or Rs.3.50 lakh per vehicle;
    • Eight and more seater Battery Operated Passenger Three Wheelers @ 33 per cent of the cost of the vehicle (exclusive of excise duty, sales tax and all other levies), or Rs.80,000 per vehicle; and
    • Four seater Battery Operated Passenger Cars @ 33 per cent of the cost of vehicle (exclusive of excise duty, sales tax and all other levies), or Rs.75,000 per vehicle.
 
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