*Source: Vahan Portal till 01 May 2023
Brief About ARUNACHAL Pradesh
The previous century was dominated by the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) era, mainly due to the convenience, availability, and affordability of fossil fuels. However, the transition to electric mobility has become imperative due to the rapid depletion of fossil fuel reserves, steep rise in energy expenses, environmental impact of transportation, and concerns about climate change. This Electric Vehicle Policy is being formulated for the state of Arunachal Pradesh with the aim of promoting an eco-friendly environment.
According to a 2009 report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), transportation fueled by fossil fuels stands as the second largest contributor to global CO2 emissions. Between 2006 and 2030, there is an estimated 53% increase in global energy consumption, with a significant portion of increased oil demand stemming from the transportation sector. Shifting towards electrifying the transportation system will play a crucial role in curbing vehicle emissions, a major contributor to air pollution that leads to an average annual GDP loss of 3%. The major objectives of the policy are:
- To facilitate and enable faster adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Arunachal Pradesh by ensuring safe, reliable, accessible and affordable charging Infrastructure and eco-system.
- To promote affordable tariff chargeable from EV owners and Charging Station Operators/ Owners.
- To generate employment/ income opportunities for small entrepreneurs.
- To proactively support creation of EV Charging Infrastructure in the initial phase and eventually create market for EV Charging business.
- To encourage preparedness of Electrical Distribution system to adopt EV Charging Infrastructure.
EV Policy Highlights
Demand Incentives
The Government wants to encourage early adoption of Electric Vehicles in the state by all stakeholders viz. Government Departments, Public Sectors/ Undertakings, NGOs, Agencies, Organisations, Private and General Public etc. Therefore, the following incentives will be given by the Government for the first 200 numbers of EVs.
S. No. | Vehicle Segment | No. of EVs | State Subsidy Amount |
1 | 2W | 100 | Rs.10,000/- per kWh of battery capacity subject to a maximum of Rs.30,000/- per vehicle. |
2 | 3W | 50 | Rs.10,000/- per kWh of battery capacity subject to a maximum of Rs.50,000/- per vehicle. |
3 | 4W | 50 | Rs.10,000/- per kWh of battery capacity subject to a maximum of Rs.2,00,000/- per vehicle. |
The Government will facilitate/ enable setting up of Public EV Charging Stations in the State Capital and District Headquarters of all the Districts and also on state/ national highways within the state by Retail Outlets (ROs) of Oil Marketing Companies and by Local Entrepreneurs by providing subsidy in the following pattern in 5 years period from the date of notification of the Policy.
S. No. | Owner | State Subsidy |
1 | Retail Outlet (RO) of Oil Marketing Companies. | 15% of the cost of putting up Public Charging Infrastructures and Stations will be reimbursed by the State Govt. in the form of subsidy/ incentive |
2 | Local Entrepreneurs | 25% of the cost of putting up Public Charging Infrastructures and Stations will be reimbursed by the State Govt. in the form of subsidy/ incentive |
The demand incentives highlight tax waivers for various headings such as:
- Scrapping Incentives : Not Defined
- Vehicle Tax Waiver: Not Defined
- Parking Charges: Not Defined
- Registration Charges: Not Defined
- Priority Registration: Not Defined
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