Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular because of important advantages they offer eco-friendliness from a systemic standpoint; cheaper fuel cost; lower maintenance expenses etc. Government of India (Gol) has been supporting electric mobility efforts in the Country.
Karnataka, as the pioneering state to introduce a dedicated Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, has experienced remarkable growth in the EV sector. The State has successfully attracted investments totaling INR 25,000 crore, spanning the entire value chain, encompassing battery pack and cell manufacturing, component production, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), charging and testing infrastructure and investments in research and development, with an additional planned investment of INR 15,000 crore as on 31st August 2023.
Karnataka has around 2.5 Lakh EVs registered in the State, securing the state's rank as the third highest in the nation. This underscores the state's determined endeavors to reshape the mobility landscape. Furthermore, at present Karnataka State is having 5403 EV Charging Stations installed by GoK and Private agencies.
The State Government had announced Karnataka Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Policy on 25.09.2017 and amended on 01.06.2021 for promoting EV adoption in the State. This has validity for a period of 5 years or till the announcement of the New Policy.
In order to leveraging advantages and opportunities available for sustained development of this promising segment, a comprehensive Clean Mobility Policy is essential which would enable growth of the clean mobility sector in the State.
Invest Karnataka-2025: Global Investors Meet is scheduled to be held from 11th-14th February, 2025, which is a prestigious event of the State, wherein, the State Government has to unveil the Karnataka Clean Mobility Policy 2025-30 to attract new investments. Hence, Karnataka Clean Mobility Policy 2025-30 will be placed and ratified in the next Cabinet Meeting.
In view of the above, a decision has been taken by the Government to formulate and adopt Karnataka Clean Mobility Policy for the period 2025-30. Hence, the following order:
GOVERNMENT ORDER No. CI 117 SPI 2024(e), BENGALURU, DATED 11.02.2025.
In the circumstances explained in the preamble, Government is pleased to announce the Karnataka Clean Mobility Policy 2025-30 as detailed in Annexure, enclosed to this Order, to position Karnataka as the premier destination for clean mobility vehicle manufacturing by leveraging strategic advantages and nurturing a skilled workforce to support sustainable growth and create a comprehensive clean mobility vehicle eco-system in the State.
The Government of Karnataka envisions attracting investments of Rs 50,000 Cr across the entire clean mobility vehicle value chain, generating approximately 100,000 new jobs during the Policy Period.
The policy objectives are as follows:
➤ Making Karnataka #1 in Asia in Future Clean Mobility, fueled by Equitable and Sustainable Development
➤ Accelerating Clean Mobility Vehicle Adoption in Karnataka through a Robust Charging Infrastructure Network or hydrogen stations
➤ Create a Clean Mobility Vehicle ecosystem that fosters innovation in the State of Karnataka
Karnataka Clean Mobility Policy covers the following activities or products:
➤ Clean mobility vehicle and Clean Mobility components:
Manufacturing/Assembly of Electric Vehicles (fixed battery/ swappable battery), hydrogen based vehicles, fuel cell based electric vehicles.
Manufacturing of clean mobility cells, clean mobility battery pack/module manufacturing and assembly (Li lon cells, fuel cells, hydrogen cells or any advanced chemistry battery cells).
Manufacturing of clean mobility vehicle components
➤ Lithium ion and fuel cell components
➤ Manufacturing of Electric Vehicle Charging/Swapping Infrastructure Equipment and Hydrogen stations
➤ Re-use and Recycling of batteries through recycling centers set up by clean mobility battery manufacturers and other players.
➤ Clean Mobility vehicle testing facility includes testing of battery/cell materials and components.
The Karnataka Clean Mobility Policy 2025-30 and package of incentives and concessions shall come into effect from 11.02.2025 and will be valid for a period of 5 years or till a new policy is announced.
This order is issued with the concurrence of the Finance Department vide Note No. FD/151/Exp-1/2024, dated 10.02.2025; Transport Department vide Note No. TD/89/TDO/2024, dated: 30.05.2024; Energy Department vide Note No. ENERGY/107/VSC/2024, dated: 07.05.2024; Revenue Department vide Note No. RD/19/MNMU/2024, dated: 05.10.2024; Comments of Urban Development Department in File No. CI/117/SPI/2024 (P6); and approval of the competent authority in File No. CI/117/SPI/2024.
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