STATE EV POLICY
Karnataka EV incentives 2026
Karnataka EV & Energy Storage Policy 2017 (revised 2022) · Valid until 2027
Headline incentive
Road tax + RTO 100% waived for personal EVs
RTO Registration
100% waived
Road Tax
100% waived
Charging Infra
Bangalore has 1,000+ public chargers (Ather Grid leading)
Why this matters
- No direct ₹/kWh purchase subsidy currently
- Heavy push via tax waivers + charging infra
- Capital subsidy 25% on EV component manufacturing
- Property tax rebate on commercial buildings with EV chargers
- Bengaluru BMTC running 920 e-buses (largest in India)
Verify before purchase: EV policies change frequently. Subsidies may be exhausted (first-come-first-served caps). Confirm latest scheme with your state transport department and the dealer before booking.