EV subsidies and road tax in Gujarat
Reviewed by the EVz Editorial Team · as of April 2025 order (expired) · how we verify
Gujarat is the caution case: its only recent consumer benefit, a 1% road-tax rate, expired 31 March 2026 with no confirmed successor, and its 2021 cash subsidies are gone. Verify the live road-tax rate before you buy.
| Policy | Gujarat EV Policy 2021 (lapsed) + 2025 road-tax order (expired) Partially lapsed - check carefully |
|---|---|
| Road tax (car) | not waived (standard state road tax applies) |
| Registration | standard fee applies |
| Expiry / window | 1% road-tax order expired 31 March 2026 |
| Data confidence | Medium - verify before buying |
What you get, by vehicle type
Electric scooter / bike
Up to ₹5,000 cash back on a ₹1,20,000 example (incl. ₹5,000 central PM E-DRIVE) .
The 2021 cash subsidies (₹10,000/kWh) were discontinued in 2024. No active state cash subsidy.
Electric 3-wheeler
No direct cash subsidy .
The 2021 cash subsidies (₹10,000/kWh) were discontinued in 2024. No active state cash subsidy.
Electric car
No direct cash subsidy .
No active state cash subsidy (the 2021 e-car subsidy of up to ₹1.5 lakh is discontinued).
The central benefits (same everywhere)
On top of any state benefit, every EV buyer in Gujarat gets the central layer: the 5% GST rate on EVs (versus up to 40% on petrol/diesel), and, for electric two- and three-wheelers, the PM E-DRIVE discount (up to ₹5,000 on an e-2W). Private electric cars get no central cash subsidy. See the all-India comparison for how Gujarat stacks up.
FAQ
Is there an EV subsidy in Gujarat in 2026?
Gujarat is the caution case: its only recent consumer benefit, a 1% road-tax rate, expired 31 March 2026 with no confirmed successor, and its 2021 cash subsidies are gone. Verify the live road-tax rate before you buy. (As of April 2025 order (expired). Partially lapsed - check carefully.)
Does Gujarat waive road tax on electric vehicles?
Not fully. RISK: the concessional 1% road-tax rate expired 31 Mar 2026 with no confirmed renewal. Standard road tax (up to ~6%) likely applies again - verify the current rate.
Road tax on EV in Gujarat: how much do you pay?
RISK: the concessional 1% road-tax rate expired 31 Mar 2026 with no confirmed renewal. Standard road tax (up to ~6%) likely applies again - verify the current rate. Confirm the current rate at your RTO before buying.
What is the electric car subsidy in Gujarat?
Gujarat gives no direct cash subsidy on private electric cars. No active state cash subsidy (the 2021 e-car subsidy of up to ₹1.5 lakh is discontinued). The main car benefit is the 5% GST rate.
How much is the electric scooter subsidy in Gujarat?
The 2021 cash subsidies (₹10,000/kWh) were discontinued in 2024. No active state cash subsidy. On top, the central PM E-DRIVE scheme adds up to ₹5,000 on an eligible electric two-wheeler.
Figures are estimates sourced to the state policy and central schemes, as of April 2025 order (expired). Cash subsidies are first-come, capped, and can lapse when funds run out. Confirm the live scheme before you buy. Source: official / policy reference, secondary.
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