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State hasnt removed EV tax exemption for all vehicles

“The state has removed the 100% road-tax exemption and introduced a lifetime tax based on vehicle price. This means popular EVs could now become more expensive, while two-wheelers remain exempt.”
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Confidence: High Checked on April 26, 2026

Summary

The government has extended, not removed, the 100 % vehicle‑tax exemption for electric cars, with the exemption continuing until at least 2035. No lifetime tax based on vehicle price has been introduced, and there is no indication that two‑wheelers remain exempt while EVs lose the exemption.

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