Telangana Offers Huge EV Discount for Govt Employees, Bans Petrol-Diesel Vehicle Purchases

• Telangana government mandates EV purchases for departments and offers up to 20% discount for employees.
• Employees can save up to 4 lakhs per household on EV purchases, benefiting around 5 lakh individuals.
• Zero road tax and registration tax exemption for EVs until December 2026, promoting adoption.
• Government incurs ₹900 crore revenue loss to boost EV use, aiming for a pollution-free Hyderabad.
• EV charging stations to be set up, diesel autos converted to EVs, and old vehicles scrapped.