Chandigarh: Women to get higher EV subsidy in new push for greener transport
This special benefit formed the key highlight of the fourth Review Meeting of the UT's Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma, said a UT official.
The meeting, attended by senior officials including the Home Secretary, Finance Secretary, and Secretaries of Transport, Engineering, and Renewable Energy, focused on accelerating EV adoption in the Union Territory to achieve 18 per cent penetration target for 2025–26.
Responding to rising demand, the cap on personal electric four-wheelers eligible for incentives may be increased from 2,000 to 3,500 units.
For electric two-wheelers, the subsidy is likely to be doubled from Rs 5,000/kWh to Rs 10,000/kWh, with a maximum of Rs 30,000 per vehicle. Insurance support of up to Rs 5,000 for the first year is also proposed to reduce the overall cost of ownership.
The policy also extends benefits to electric bicycle users, with incentives increased from Rs 4,000 to Rs 6,000, maintaining the 25 per cent cost subsidy structure.
To support this transition, the Administration has resolved to expand EV charging infrastructure across Chandigarh, with a particular focus on setting up renewable energy-based charging hubs to ensure eco-friendly energy sourcing.
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