Silent EVs No More: Govt Mandates AVAS for Road Safety

• Government mandates Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) for e-rickshaws, e-carts, and all new private/commercial electric vehicles.
• Silent nature of EVs poses a safety risk to pedestrians, elderly, and visually impaired, leading to accidents.
• AVAS generates a subtle, audible sound at low speeds and when reversing, alerting nearby individuals.
• New EVs must comply by October 1, 2026; existing EVs by October 1, 2027.
• Rule extends to L5 (e-autos, 3-wheelers) and L7 (heavy quadricycles, 4-wheelers) categories, enhancing urban road safety.

Why It Matters: New AVAS rule makes silent EVs safer for pedestrians, reducing accidents in urban areas.