EV subsidies and road tax in Punjab
Reviewed by the EVz Editorial Team · as of assessed July 2026 · how we verify
Punjab's 2022 EV policy has lapsed (around February 2026), so its road-tax waiver and 2W/3W cash subsidies are no longer active. A new 2026 policy is manufacturing-focused, not a consumer scheme. Do not assume any state benefit - verify.
| Policy | Punjab EV Policy 2022 (lapsed) Lapsed |
|---|---|
| Road tax (car) | not waived (standard state road tax applies) |
| Registration | standard fee applies |
| Expiry / window | Lapsed ~February 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) .
Cash subsidies (₹3,000/kWh cap ₹10,000) lapsed with the policy.
Electric 3-wheeler
No direct cash subsidy .
Cash subsidies (₹3,000/kWh cap ₹10,000) lapsed with the policy.
Electric car
No direct cash subsidy .
The 2022 policy never gave private cars a cash subsidy; nothing is currently active.
The central benefits (same everywhere)
On top of any state benefit, every EV buyer in Punjab 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 Punjab stacks up.
FAQ
Is there an EV subsidy in Punjab in 2026?
Punjab's 2022 EV policy has lapsed (around February 2026), so its road-tax waiver and 2W/3W cash subsidies are no longer active. A new 2026 policy is manufacturing-focused, not a consumer scheme. Do not assume any state benefit - verify. (As of assessed July 2026. Lapsed.)
Does Punjab waive road tax on electric vehicles?
Not fully. The 100% road-tax waiver lapsed when the 3-year policy term ended around February 2026. Standard road tax likely applies - verify.
Road tax on EV in Punjab: how much do you pay?
The 100% road-tax waiver lapsed when the 3-year policy term ended around February 2026. Standard road tax likely applies - verify. Confirm the current rate at your RTO before buying.
What is the electric car subsidy in Punjab?
Punjab gives no direct cash subsidy on private electric cars. The 2022 policy never gave private cars a cash subsidy; nothing is currently active. The main car benefit is the 5% GST rate.
How much is the electric scooter subsidy in Punjab?
Cash subsidies (₹3,000/kWh cap ₹10,000) lapsed with the policy. 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 assessed July 2026. Cash subsidies are first-come, capped, and can lapse when funds run out. Confirm the live scheme before you buy. Source: official / policy reference.
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