It is among the most specific gender-specific EV subsidy proposals in the nation.
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It is among the most specific gender-specific EV subsidy proposals in the nation.
The Chandigarh Government has put forward an ambitious package of incentives in order to increase the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) that specifically targets women customers. At the fourth Review Meeting of Chandigarh Union Territory's (UT) EV Policy, presided over by Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma, officials announced a proposal to provide increased financial incentives of ₹12,500 per kWh, subject to a maximum of ₹37,500 per vehicle, to women who buy electric two-wheelers. It is among the most specific gender-specific EV subsidy proposals in the nation.
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To achieve its target of 18 per cent EV penetration by 2025–26, the Union Territory has also suggested the following changes:
For Chandigarh residents, especially women, these incentives substantially lower the entry barrier to EV ownership. The additional insurance benefit and subsidy increase effectively narrow the cost gap between ICE and electric two-wheelers. The renewed focus on expanding renewable-based charging hubs also addresses key consumer concerns around charging accessibility and environmental credibility.
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Delhi has extended its existing EV policy until March 31, 2026, marking a continued commitment to its ‘Green Delhi’ vision. Initially launched in 2020, the policy had lapsed in 2023 but was revived amidst growing EV adoption.
The policy direction of Delhi is towards a comprehensive overhaul, including aggressive curbs on fossil fuel vehicles. Yet, the absence of approval for principal proposals highlights the difficulty in reconciling ambition with realistic implementation.
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In contrast to Chandigarh’s people-centric subsidies and Delhi’s regulatory ambition, Maharashtra’s 2025 EV Policy takes a more systemic and infrastructure-heavy approach, aiming for 30 per cent EV penetration by 2030.
The policy also promotes national-level green mobility objectives through the identification of the Pune-Mumbai Expressway as a pilot green hydrogen corridor, bringing in various clean energy solutions together.
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While no single national EV policy exists as yet, the Centre's recent focus on green hydrogen, incentives for renewable charging, and e-mobility financing does suggest a state-led strategy might be the realistic way forward. With more than a dozen states having made or revised EV policies in recent years, the direction is certain even if the course changes.
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