Chandigarh, July 29 -- The Haryana council of ministers on Tuesday approved a 100% motor vehicle tax exemption for new electric or battery operated two-wheelers, three-wheelers (autos and e-rickshaws) and four-wheelers having an ex-showroom price of up to Rs.30 lakh, purchased and registered in the state. Vehicles costing above Rs.30 lakh will be eligible for 50% tax exemption.

According to an official spokesperson, the decision is intended to boost clean and sustainable transportation and fulfil the announcements made by chief minister Nayab Singh Saini in 2026-27 budget estimates to provide greater incentives for the adoption of electric vehicles and accelerate transition towards cleaner and environment-friendly mobility.

The spokespe...