EV Road Tax in Kerala (2026)

Last verified: August 1, 2026

Road Tax & Registration

Kerala does not fully exempt EVs from road tax — it charges a concessional rate instead. Per the Kerala Budget 2026-27, EVs priced under Rs 10 lakh pay 3% road tax (reduced from 5%); EVs priced above roughly Rs 15-20 lakh can attract 8-10%. Registration fees get a 100% waiver.

Purchase Subsidy

Rs 10,000 per kWh of battery capacity, capped at Rs 1.5 lakh, for four-wheelers. Applied automatically at the dealership through the state portal in most cases — no separate application typically needed.

Other Incentives

None beyond registration fee waiver and the purchase subsidy identified as of this verification date.

Policy History

Kerala's tax structure has consistently been a tiered/concessional model rather than a full exemption, distinguishing it from states like Delhi, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.

Always confirm current figures with your dealer or the Kerala Motor Vehicles Department before purchase — state EV policies change frequently.