Last verified: August 1, 2026

State-level EV road tax and subsidy rules vary widely across India and change often. Below is a snapshot of six major states — click through for full detail, and use our EV Subsidy Calculator to estimate your specific savings.

StateRoad Tax StatusPurchase SubsidyDetails
Delhi100% exempt (cars up to Rs 30L)No per-kWh subsidy; scrappage incentive insteadFull page →
Maharashtra100% exempt (till Mar 2030)2W: 10% of price; 4W private: none; 4W commercial: Rs 1.5-2LFull page →
Tamil Nadu100% exempt (till Dec 2027, under review)Rs 10,000/kWh, capped Rs 1.5LFull page →
Karnataka4W/buses now taxed (2026 change); 2W exemptNone identifiedFull page →
KeralaConcessional 3-10% (not fully exempt)Rs 10,000/kWh, capped Rs 1.5L (4W)Full page →
GujaratNo active discount (1% rate expired Mar 2026)None (discontinued 2024)Full page →

Key Takeaway

Don't assume every state offers the same deal — Gujarat currently has no active EV tax break, Kerala never fully exempts EVs from road tax, and Karnataka's exemption for cars ended in 2026 even though its two-wheeler exemption remains. Always check the specific state page above and confirm with your dealer before buying.

More states will be added to this hub over time. If you don't see your state listed, check our Policy & Subsidies coverage for the latest articles.