Thinking of buying an EV? Telangana employees get up to 20% discount, can save up to Rs 4 lakh
Discounts have been secured through bulk institutional negotiations and talks are going on with Tata EV and other companies to expand options.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy
Hyderabad: Telangana has rolled out a first-of-its-kind initiative by negotiating direct discounts with electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, offering up to 20 per cent price cuts for State government employees to accelerate clean mobility adoption.
The highlights of the initiative:
- Up to 20% discount on electric two- and four-wheelers
- Savings up to Rs 4 lakh per family
- Over 5 lakh government employees to benefit
- First such state-negotiated OEM discount model in India
- No direct subsidy burden on the State government
OEM partnerships finalised
Agreements signed with leading EV manufacturers:
- Mahindra Electric
- Ola Electric
- Gravton Motors
- Ather Energy
Discounts have been secured through bulk institutional negotiations and talks are going on with Tata EV and other companies to expand options.
What makes this initiative unique?
- Goes beyond traditional tax waivers and subsidies
- Provides direct upfront cost reduction for buyers
- Aims to make EVs affordable and practical for daily use
- Targets government employees as early adopters
Existing EV policy benefits
100% exemption on:
- Road tax
- Registration fees
Applicable to:
- Two-wheelers
- Four-wheelers
- Taxis
- Autos
- Goods carriers
- Buses and tractors
“By empowering government employees as early adopters, we are accelerating the transition towards cleaner mobility across society,” Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said.
Government pushes EV-only procurement
The announcement follows a directive from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy mandating that all government departments procure only electric vehicles going forward.
Even vehicles hired for official use in core urban areas are to be electric.
The state already operates more than 2,800 electric buses as part of its public transport system, reflecting its ongoing efforts to promote sustainable mobility.
Charging infrastructure expansion
Charging stations to be set up at:
- Telangana Secretariat
- District and mandal offices
- Public parking spaces
Private sector encouraged to install chargers at:
- Hotels
- Malls
- Commercial complexes
- Public parks
Push to reduce urban pollution
The government plans to retrofit nearly 1 lakh auto-rickshaws with electric kits. This, combined with EV buses, is expected to cut vehicular pollution significantly. The focus is on preventing Hyderabad from reaching Delhi-like pollution levels.
Vision: Telangana as EV Hub
Government aims to position Telangana as:
- A leading EV consumption hub
- A destination to attract EV manufacturing investments
Focus on:
- Cleaner air
- Reduced fuel dependence
- Sustainable and future-ready mobility
What did the Transport Minister say?
Ponnam Prabhakar said that Telangana is positioning itself as a key EV consumption hub, which could attract manufacturers and boost investments in the sector.
He added that the government is in talks with more companies, including Tata EV, to expand partnerships and provide greater choice and better technology to consumers.
“Our goal is simple: Cleaner air, lower fuel dependence and making Telangana a model state for green mobility,” he said.
