Haryana Plans Full Road Tax, Registration Fee Waiver for EVs to Push Green Mobility

The Haryana Government is preparing a major policy shift to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption by proposing a complete waiver of road tax and registration fees for EV buyers across the state. The proposal, discussed during a marathon Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, is aimed at strengthening Haryana’s transition toward cleaner and more sustainable transportation.

According to officials familiar with the discussions, the Transport Department has drafted a proposal to make registration entirely free for electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers. The plan has already received approval from Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij and is awaiting final clearance from the chief minister.

If approved, Haryana would join neighbouring regions such as Chandigarh, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, which have introduced aggressive incentives to boost EV adoption.

At present, Haryana offers a 20% concession on EV registration fees. The proposed policy would eliminate those charges completely, reducing the upfront cost burden for buyers and potentially making electric vehicles more attractive in urban and semi-urban markets.

Government officials said the proposal is part of a broader strategy to reduce vehicular pollution, particularly in National Capital Region districts where deteriorating air quality has become a major concern. Haryana shares a large NCR boundary with Delhi and has been under increasing pressure to implement stronger clean mobility measures.

Officials also indicated that stricter vehicle norms for NCR regions were discussed during the Cabinet meeting. Under future regulations, only CNG-powered and electric vehicles could eventually be permitted in certain high-pollution zones. While no formal decision has been announced yet, the discussions signal a tougher policy stance on conventional fuel-powered vehicles in coming years.

The proposed registration waiver comes amid reports that many Haryana residents have been registering their electric vehicles in Chandigarh to take advantage of its EV-friendly policy framework. Chandigarh introduced free EV registration and subsidy benefits several years ago, leading to a noticeable rise in registrations from neighbouring states.

Sources said Haryana’s Industry Department is simultaneously drafting a broader electric vehicle policy that may include direct subsidies, charging infrastructure expansion, manufacturing incentives, and long-term green mobility targets. The upcoming policy is expected to focus not only on consumer adoption but also on attracting EV-related investments and strengthening the state’s clean energy ecosystem.

India’s EV sector has witnessed rapid growth over the last few years, driven by rising fuel prices, government incentives, and increasing awareness around environmental sustainability. According to industry estimates, electric two-wheelers continue to dominate the EV market, while adoption in passenger vehicles is also steadily increasing.

Policy experts believe Haryana’s move could significantly improve EV penetration in the state, especially in key urban centres such as Gurugram, Faridabad and Panipat, where traffic congestion and pollution levels remain high.

The state government is expected to take a final decision on the proposal in the coming weeks.