Haryana has begun offering a 100% road tax exemption on electric vehicles priced up to Rs 30 lakh, effective August 21, 2026 — a move that could save an EV buyer over Rs 2 lakh in on-road costs depending on the model. Vehicles priced above Rs 30 lakh get a 50% exemption instead of the full waiver. The policy covers two-, three- and four-wheelers registered in the state and the first vehicles under the new system have already been registered in Gurugram’s Badshahpur sub-division. The existing 20% tax exemption for CNG vehicles continues unchanged alongside this new EV benefit.
Eligibility: Who Actually Qualifies for the Exemption
The exemption applies only to EVs both purchased and registered in Haryana. Buying a vehicle from a dealership in another state and bringing it in for registration won’t qualify — the transaction itself needs to happen within Haryana.
This covers electric scooters, e-rickshaws, autos and the full range of electric four-wheelers whether that’s a small hatchback or a premium SUV. For anyone currently comparing dealership quotes across state lines, this eligibility condition is worth confirming before assuming the discount applies.
Good News for EV Buyers in Gurugram!
Free Registration of Electric Vehicles Begins in Gurugram
The new Haryana Government policy providing tax incentives for electric vehicles has come into effect, bringing direct financial benefits to EV buyers across Gurugram.
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Real Savings: What Buyers Are Already Reporting
Actual registration receipts give a clearer sense of the numbers than percentages alone. A Gurugram resident registering a Mahindra electric SUV had a motor vehicle tax of Rs 2,44,900 waived entirely under the new policy. Separately, a buyer in Badshahpur registering a Tata Tiago EV received a direct benefit of Rs 81,120. The scale of savings clearly depends on the vehicle’s price, since road tax is typically calculated as a percentage of the ex-showroom cost — meaning pricier EVs see proportionally larger waivers, up to the Rs 30 lakh cap for the full exemption.
Why Haryana Introduced This Now
Officials have pointed to two reasons behind the timing. First, Haryana was reportedly losing both EV sales and tax revenue because buyers were registering vehicles in Delhi and Chandigarh where EV registration charges were already at zero — effectively pushing business across state lines.
Second, the state has framed this as part of a broader push to cut vehicular emissions and improve air quality. For buyers currently shopping for an EV in the National Capital Region, this changes the calculation on where it makes financial sense to register a new vehicle, provided the purchase itself also happens in Haryana.