Policy overview
The Uttar Pradesh Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022 was notified on 14 October 2022 and runs for five years, till 13 October 2027. Unlike Delhi's demand-side-only policy, UP's is a dual-track policy — it combines buyer-side purchase subsidies with a manufacturing-investment framework aimed at making the state an EV production hub.
Key parameters
| Notified | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Policy validity | 5 years |
| Valid till | 13 Oct 2027 |
| Subsidy mechanism | 15% of ex-factory cost, capped per vehicle |
| Purchase subsidy window | 1 year, early-bird, from scheme notification |
| Govt fleet EV target | 100% by 2030 |
What's covered
- One-time early-bird purchase subsidies across E2W, E3W, E4W, eLCV and non-government e-buses
- 100% road tax and registration fee waiver, tapering across the 5-year policy window
- Minimum charging and battery-swapping infrastructure targets in every district
- Fiscal incentives for charging/swapping service providers and EV manufacturers
- 100% electrification target for state government vehicles by 2030
- Separate track supporting UPSRTC's public electric bus fleet expansion
Electric two-wheelers (E2W)
The largest-quota category in the policy, reflecting two-wheelers' share of India's largest state vehicle market.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Subsidy rate | 15% of ex-factory cost |
| Max subsidy per vehicle | ₹5,000 |
| Vehicle quota | First 2,00,000 EVs |
| Budget outlay cap | ₹100 crore |
- One-time, early-bird incentive — paid to buyers through the dealer at the time of purchase
- Stacks with 100% road tax and registration fee exemption (subject to the policy-year rate)
- Also stacks with any applicable central government EV incentives
Electric three-wheelers (E3W)
Covers e-rickshaws, e-carts and passenger three-wheelers under the original 2022 notification.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Subsidy rate | 15% of ex-factory cost |
| Max subsidy per vehicle | ₹12,000 |
| Vehicle quota | First 50,000 EVs |
| Budget outlay cap | ₹60 crore |
Electric four-wheelers (E4W)
Private electric cars get the highest per-vehicle subsidy cap of any purchase-incentive category, alongside road tax relief.
| Subsidy rate | 15% of ex-factory cost |
| Max subsidy per vehicle | ₹1,00,000 |
| Vehicle quota | First 25,000 EVs |
| Budget outlay cap | ₹250 crore |
Road tax & registration relief
- Years 1–3 (14 Oct 2022 – 13 Oct 2025): 100% exemption on road tax and registration fees
- Years 4–5 (14 Oct 2025 – 13 Oct 2027): exemption continues; exact rate reported to vary by vehicle origin — verify current rate
- Applies on top of the purchase subsidy, where the category quota is still open
Electric light commercial vehicles (eLCV / e-goods carriers)
A smaller, lower-rate category compared to passenger segments, aimed at last-mile commercial logistics.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Subsidy rate | 10% of ex-factory cost |
| Max subsidy per vehicle | ₹1,00,000 |
| Vehicle quota | First 1,000 EVs |
| Budget outlay cap | ₹10 crore |
- Lower subsidy rate (10% vs 15% for passenger categories) but the same ₹1 lakh per-vehicle ceiling as E4W
- Small unit quota — 1,000 vehicles — makes this the fastest category to exhaust its outlay
Electric buses (eBus)
UP runs two separate tracks for e-buses: a purchase subsidy for non-government operators, and a much larger public fleet build-out through UPSRTC.
| Non-govt e-bus subsidy rate | 15% of ex-factory cost |
| Max subsidy per vehicle | ₹20,00,000 |
| Vehicle quota | First 400 e-buses |
| Budget outlay cap | ₹80 crore |
UPSRTC public fleet rollout
- Electric buses currently operating in 43 of 75 districts, with plans to extend to all districts
- ₹425.5 crore approved (mid-2026) for 250 new AC electric buses
- Expansion partly tied to Delhi's CNG/electric/BS-6-only entry norm effective 1 Nov 2026
- Non-government e-bus subsidy applies to school buses, ambulances and similar operators
Charging & battery-swapping infrastructure
UP's infrastructure targets are set at the district level, aiming for a minimum baseline of coverage across all 75 districts rather than concentrating stations in metro areas alone.
- Minimum 20 charging stations and 5 battery-swapping stations in every district during the policy period
- Charging/swapping infrastructure planned every 25 km along expressways and highways
- Additional coverage planned at metro stations, petrol pumps, government public parking, shopping malls and bus depots
- Fiscal incentives offered to charging and swapping service providers to build out the network
- Single-window clearance for EV manufacturing and charging infrastructure investors via Nivesh Mitra
Policy timeline
Key dates across the policy's 5-year validity window, plus the fleet-electrification milestones layered on top.
Policy notified
UP EV Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022 takes effect; 100% road tax and registration waiver window (years 1–3) begins.
End of years 1–3 waiver window
Full 100% road tax and registration exemption period closes; years 4–5 continue exemption at rates that vary by vehicle category and origin across reports.
Delhi's CNG/EV/BS-6-only entry norm
Accelerates UPSRTC's electric bus procurement for NCR-adjacent routes into Delhi.
Government fleet target
100% of state government vehicles (official use) targeted to be electric.
Policy expiry
Five-year validity period of the 2022 policy ends, pending renewal or a successor policy.
Frequently asked questions
The UP Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022 was notified on 14 October 2022 and is valid for five years, till 13 October 2027.
15% of the ex-factory cost up to a maximum of ₹5,000 per vehicle, available on a first-come basis to the first 2,00,000 electric two-wheelers under a ₹100 crore outlay cap, as a one-time early-bird purchase incentive.
Yes. The policy provides a 100% exemption on road tax and registration fees for EVs registered between 14 October 2022 and 13 October 2025, with continued exemption through 13 October 2027 in years four and five. Reported rates for years four and five vary by vehicle origin and category across sources, so confirm the applicable rate with your RTO before purchase.
The 2022 policy provided for a three-wheeler subsidy of up to ₹12,000 per vehicle for the first 50,000 EVs, but this category does not currently appear on the live official disbursement listing. Verify current availability with the EV Subsidy Portal or your RTO before advising buyers.
The policy targets at least 20 charging stations and 5 battery-swapping stations in each of the state's 75 districts, plus charging infrastructure every 25 km along expressways and highways, with fiscal incentives for charging service providers.
UPSRTC currently runs electric buses in 43 of 75 districts, with plans to extend to all districts. A ₹425.5 crore proposal approved in mid-2026 adds 250 new AC electric buses, partly to help UPSRTC meet Delhi's new CNG/electric/BS-6-only entry norm effective 1 November 2026. Separately, non-government e-buses such as school buses and ambulances are eligible for a purchase subsidy of up to ₹20 lakh per vehicle.
Sources & further reading
- EV Subsidy Portal, Transport Department, Govt of UP — About Scheme — primary source, live subsidy structure
- EV Subsidy Portal — Policy & Government Orders
- Invest UP — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing & Mobility Policy 2022
- Road tax/registration exemption structure, EVreporter and E-Vehicle Info policy summaries, 2023–2024
- UPSRTC electric bus fleet and budget approvals, Swarajya / Daily Jagran / Sustainable Bus, Jun–Aug 2026
Compiled by the All India EV Research Desk. This page summarises publicly reported policy details for informational purposes and is updated as official notifications evolve — it is not a substitute for the official gazette text.