EV Policy Guide
Tamil Nadu EV Policy
Reviewed by Ramniwas Gautam, Validation Head, Tech OVN
- Policy
- Tamil Nadu Electric Vehicles Policy 2023
- Status
- Active
- In force
- 13 February 2023 for five years
- Last verified
- 9 October 2026
- Official document
- Tamil Nadu EV Policy 2023 (State Planning Commission listing)
Tamil Nadu's EV Policy 2023 is the most generous state policy on electricity tariff for charging stations. The figures below come from an industry summary of the policy and press reports of later Government Orders, labelled as such.
Tamil Nadu EV buyer incentives
Purchase incentives and tax waivers for people and businesses buying EVs in Tamil Nadu.
Road tax
100% motor vehicle tax exemption for all battery-operated vehicles, extended from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027.
Source: The Federal — Tamil Nadu road-tax exemption to 2027 (press)
EV charging station incentives in Tamil Nadu
What the state offers to charge-point operators, property owners and businesses installing chargers.
Public charging stations
25% capital subsidy on the cost of equipment and machinery.
Stations must follow the Ministry of Power charging guidelines.
Source: EVreporter summary of Tamil Nadu EV Policy 2023 (press)
Private charging stations
25% capital subsidy, up to ₹10 lakh, for the first 50 stations.
Source: EVreporter summary of Tamil Nadu EV Policy 2023 (press)
Electricity tariff
Demand charges cut 75% for two years, then 50% for two years; energy charges cut 50% between 08:00 and 16:00.
Source: EVreporter summary of Tamil Nadu EV Policy 2023 (press)
Battery swapping
25% subsidy up to ₹2 lakh per station for the first 200 stations.
Source: EVreporter summary of Tamil Nadu EV Policy 2023 (press)
Before you rely on these figures
Every figure on this page links to the document it comes from, and we checked each one on 9 October 2026. State incentives are often capped by vehicle count or budget and are revised by notification, so confirm the current position with the issuing department before you sign a contract or apply.
Tech OVN manufactures OCPP-compliant AC EV chargers in Haryana. We supply hardware; subsidy applications and claims are handled by the buyer.
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