Haryana clears full motor-vehicle tax waiver for new EVs priced up to Rs 30 lakh

Haryana’s cabinet has approved a 100% motor-vehicle tax exemption for new electric vehicles priced up to Rs 30 lakh, with a 50% exemption above that threshold. The incentive could strengthen EV purchase demand across the state; an implementation date was not specified.

— Source publishedWed, 29 Jul, 2026, 11:09 IST·First seen Wed, 29 Jul, 2026, 12:11 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Haryana Government · Haryana approved a full registration-tax waiver for new EVs priced up to Rs 30 lakh and a 50% waiver above that threshold, potentially

Key facts

  • 100% motor vehicle tax exemption for new electric vehicles priced up to Rs 30 lakh
  • 50% motor vehicle tax exemption for electric vehicles priced above Rs 30 lakh
  • 1% motor vehicle tax rebate for non-commercial vehicles up to Rs 20 lakh registered in a woman's name
  • 20% horizontal reservation for Haryana-resident ex-Agniveers in specified state forces

Why this matters

Automotive and mobility companies should assess Haryana dealer, financing, fleet and charging partnerships to capture policy-led EV adoption before an implementation date is announced.

What to watch

  • Official Haryana notification, effective date, validity period and budget allocation for the waiver.
  • Definition of the Rs 30 lakh price threshold and whether it applies to ex-showroom, invoice or on-road vehicle value.
  • Eligibility rules for private versus commercial registrations, fleets, two-wheelers, used EVs and vehicles purchased outside Haryana.
  • Dealer booking and cancellation patterns before and after implementation.
  • Competitor pricing actions, variant launches or discounts designed to fit beneath the full-exemption ceiling.
  • Changes in EV financing rates, insurance premiums and charging availability that could amplify or offset the tax benefit.
  • EV OEMs should calculate Haryana-specific on-road price reductions by model and publish transparent savings comparisons against ICE alternatives.
  • Dealers should build pre-notification lead lists, prioritize test drives and finance pre-approvals, and prepare campaigns around eligible sub-Rs 30 lakh variants.
  • Retailers should monitor whether tax exemption eligibility is based on ex-showroom price, invoice price, battery specification, vehicle category or registration date before finalizing promotions.
  • Charging-network operators, insurers, financiers and accessory retailers should target districts with high vehicle registrations as EV transaction volumes and service attachment opportunities rise.
  • OEMs may reassess Haryana inventory allocation and model-mix planning, particularly for vehicles near the Rs 30 lakh eligibility cutoff.