Haryana waives road tax entirely on electric vehicles under Rs 30 lakh — Details here!

The Haryana Cabinet has approved a major revision to the state's electric vehicle policy. New battery electric vehicles (BEVs) priced up to Rs 30 lakh (ex-showroom) will now receive a 100% exemption on motor vehicle tax. EVs priced above Rs 30 lakh will get a 50% tax exemption, a benefit that was not available earlier.

What has changed in Haryana's EV tax policy?

Under the previous policy, battery electric vehicles received a 20% one-time exemption on motor vehicle tax, regardless of their price. The revised policy increases this benefit to 100% for EVs priced up to Rs 30 lakh and introduces a 50% exemption for EVs priced above Rs 30 lakh.

The decision was approved by the Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, and follows the commitments announced in the state's 2026-27 Budget. The revised structure offers higher tax benefits across both mass-market and premium electric vehicle segments.

Coverage across the EV market

Most mass-market electric cars sold in India are priced below Rs 30 lakh, making them eligible for the full tax exemption. Buyers of premium EVs priced above this limit will also receive a 50% exemption. The Haryana government expects the revised policy to encourage more people to choose electric vehicles and support the state's wider electric mobility plans. The higher tax benefits may also reduce the practice of registering vehicles in neighbouring states to take advantage of lower taxes.

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CNG vehicle benefits remain unchanged

While the EV incentives have been substantially expanded, the government has confirmed that the existing tax benefit for CNG vehicles will continue without modification. CNG vehicle buyers in Haryana will continue to receive the same 20% one-time exemption on motor vehicle tax that was already in place prior to this Cabinet decision, meaning the revised policy does not disturb the relative positioning of CNG vehicles within the state's broader vehicle taxation framework.

Additional rebate for women vehicle buyers

The Haryana Cabinet has also approved a 1% rebate on motor vehicle tax for new private, non-transport vehicles priced up to Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom) when registered in a woman’s name. This benefit is separate from the new EV tax incentives and will help reduce the overall cost for eligible buyers.

Haryana’s EV Tax Policy — Benefits for buyers

Haryana's decision to increase the motor vehicle tax benefit from 20% to a full exemption for EVs priced up to Rs 30 lakh makes the state's EV policy more attractive. The move could reduce the on-road cost of many electric vehicles and encourage more buyers to switch to EVs. The revised policy also supports Haryana's wider efforts to increase EV adoption and encourage buyers to register their vehicles within the state instead of choosing neighbouring states with lower tax rates.

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