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EV Policy Guide

Karnataka EV Policy

Policy: Karnataka Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Policy · Official portal

Last updated: April 2026

Karnataka — and Bengaluru specifically — has one of India's most mature EV ecosystems. The state's EV policy emphasises both private adoption (buyer subsidies) and public charging infrastructure, including highway corridor fast chargers. Bengaluru's tech-corridor office parks and large residential complexes are leading the commercial charger rollout, supported by active state-level policy and grant schemes.

Karnataka EV buyer incentives

Subsidies, road-tax exemptions, and registration benefits for individual and commercial EV buyers in Karnataka.

  • Electric two-wheelers: State-level subsidy stacked with FAME II, with enhanced rates for delivery-fleet two-wheelers.
  • Electric cars: Purchase incentive for personal and fleet cars, subject to periodic notification.
  • Electric auto & e-rickshaw: Enhanced subsidies for commercial three-wheeler fleet conversion in Bengaluru and other urban centres.
  • Registration & road tax: Road tax waiver applied to EVs registered under the current policy window.

EV charging station subsidies & policy in Karnataka

Capex subsidies, tariff concessions, and charging-infrastructure policy provisions in Karnataka — relevant for dealers, CPOs, and commercial property owners installing chargers.

  • Fast-charging corridors: Dedicated capex subsidy for DC fast chargers along key highways — Bengaluru–Mysuru, Bengaluru–Chennai, Bengaluru–Pune — as part of the corridor programme.
  • Commercial charger subsidy: Capex subsidy for public AC charging in commercial buildings, malls, and office parks. Subsidy amount varies by charger type and location.
  • Electricity tariff concession: Reduced tariff for EV charging stations, with time-of-use benefits in certain urban zones.
  • EV-ready parking mandate: New commercial construction above defined thresholds must include EV-ready parking reservation.

Policy provisions change by notification. Confirm current values with the Karnataka transport department or the official policy portal before signing a contract or claiming a subsidy. This guide is updated periodically but is not a substitute for the official government notification.

How Tech OVN fits

Tech OVN manufactures OCPP-compliant AC EV chargers (3.3 kW to 22 kW) and a Class 0.5S smart energy meter from our facility in Binola, Haryana. Both product lines are deployed across Karnataka through our dealer and CPO partner network.

If you're planning to apply for a charger capex subsidy in Karnataka, become an EV charging dealer, or integrate revenue-grade metering for CPO revenue sharing — we can help with the hardware, installation, and the BOQ for your subsidy application.

Frequently asked questions

Karnataka's EV policy blends buyer-side subsidies with strong infrastructure push — particularly along the state's highway corridors and in Bengaluru's urban zones. Manufacturing incentives are also part of the policy, stackable with central PLI schemes.
Yes — Bengaluru, as the state capital and largest EV market, benefits from city-level charging infrastructure support on top of the state policy. Several public-private partnerships fund charger deployment in apartment complexes and office parks.
Apply through the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) or the state transport department, depending on the charger category. A standardised BOQ and site plan is required. Tech OVN chargers meet the technical specifications needed for the claim.
Yes — Karnataka's corridor programme provides enhanced capex subsidies for DC fast chargers deployed along designated state highways. The policy aims to eliminate range-anxiety on inter-city routes.
Yes — CPO-deployed public chargers qualify for capex subsidy, tariff concession, and fast-track approvals. Most state incentives are CPO-neutral (applied per charger, not per operator), so partnerships with Tech OVN don't affect eligibility.

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