Electric Vehicle Policy of Assam, 2021 (Operational Guidelines)
₹20,000
Purchase Incentive — e-2W (1,00,000 Units)
₹50,000
Purchase Incentive — e-3W (75,000 Units)
₹1,50,000
Purchase Incentive — e-4W (25,000 Units)
10% Tariff
APDCL Billed Energy for Charging Infra
Promoting Electric Vehicle Adoption & Manufacturing in Assam
The Electric Vehicle Policy of Assam, 2021 was notified to promote adoption of electric vehicles and build robust charging infrastructure, including a network of charging points, while encouraging manufacturers to invest in the sector. These Operational Guidelines specify the procedures for availing incentives — sanction, disbursement, and recovery of incentives drawn irregularly or fraudulently.
The guidelines are effective from 04.09.2021 and remain in force until the Government deems fit to withdraw or revise them.
| Key Parameter | Provision / Detail |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Industries, Commerce & Public Enterprises (IC&PE) Department, Government of Assam |
| Notification Details | Notification No. Cl.15/2021/198 dated 29.01.2022 (Memo No. MI.45/2021/198-A) |
| Effective Date / Term | Effective from 04.09.2021, in force till the Government deems fit |
| Nodal Agencies | Commissionerate of Industries & Commerce (C-I&C); Commissionerate of Transport (CT) for vehicle verification |
| Target Verticals | Early Adoption Demand Incentives, Charging Infrastructure, EV & Component Manufacturing |
Segment-wise demand incentives and buyer eligibility
| Vehicle Type | Segments Covered | Target Units | Total Incentive per Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Wheelers (e-2W) | e-scooter and e-motor cycle | 1,00,000 units | ₹20,000 |
| 3-Wheelers (e-3W) | e-auto, e-rickshaw and e-goods carriage | 75,000 units | ₹50,000 |
| 4-Wheelers (e-4W) | Light motor vehicle (passenger car/van) | 25,000 units | ₹1,50,000 |
Eligibility & Restrictions
- •Vehicle must be registered within the State of Assam.
- •An individual is entitled to procure only ONE electric vehicle across any of the above categories to claim incentive.
- •Vehicle must comply with FAME India Phase-II eligibility criteria.
- •Incentives are available ONLY to individuals — Companies, Corporations, Partnership Firms, and Proprietorship Firms are NOT eligible.
- •Any payment made in cash for the transaction is treated as ineligible for calculating and considering the incentive.
Ancillary Benefits
- •Free Registration: District Transport Officers (DTO) allow 100% free registration for EVs purchased in Assam by Assam residents.
- •Parking Fee Waiver: 100% waiver on EV parking charges across all municipal and urban bodies for 5 years.
Electricity tariff concessions and public charging station rules
Existing Petrol Pumps, Housing Societies, Malls, Parking Spaces, Offices, and Colleges/Universities are eligible to establish public charging infrastructure.
| Incentive Dimension | Provision & Electricity Concession |
|---|---|
| Clause 9.2 Capital Incentives | Disbursed as per the operating guidelines of the Industrial and Investment Policy of Assam, 2019. |
| Clause 9.6 Electricity Billing | User pays the first electricity bill in full; APDCL will adjust subsequent billing so that ONLY 10% of total energy consumed is billed and sent for payment (90% concession). |
| Land Requirement | Land proposed for the charging station must be in the applicant's name (owned or leased) free of disputes. |
Employment norms and eligible Fixed Capital Investment
EV and EV component manufacturing units are governed by existing statutory norms and receive incentives under the Industrial & Investment Policy of Assam, 2019 and NEIDS 2017.
| Requirement / Head | Details & Exclusions |
|---|---|
| Local Employment Mandate | Minimum 80% of employees in Managerial Cadre and 90% in Non-Managerial Cadre must be people of Assam. |
| Eligible Plant & Machinery | Cost of industrial P&M, tools, jigs, dies, moulds, transit insurance, freight, and erection charges. |
| Ineligible P&M Costs | Loading/unloading, DG sets, handling equipment, commissioning costs, captive power plants, weigh bridges. |
| Eligible Factory Civil Works | Factory shed, attached raw material/finished product godowns, machine foundations (at APWD rates). |
| Ineligible Civil Works | Boundary walls, approach roads, office space, separate godowns, residential quarters, security rooms. |
Approval workflow and Annexure specifications
- •State Level Committee (SLC): Chaired by Senior-Most Secretary, IC&PE Department; includes Finance, Science & Technology, Transport, APDCL, Pollution Control Board, and Commissioner of Industries & Commerce.
- •Early Adoption Approval Flow: Individual submits online application (PAN, Aadhaar, RC, money receipt) -> Commissionerate of Transport (CT) verifies -> SLC approves -> Incentive disbursed directly into beneficiary bank account.
- •Technical Standards: Charger specifications follow BIS Indian Standards (IS 17017 series) covering CCS, CHAdeMO, Type-2 AC, Bharat DC-001, and Bharat AC-001 connectors.
Source: Operational Guidelines of Electric Vehicle Policy of Assam, 2021, Notification No. Cl.15/2021/198 dated 29.01.2022, IC&PE Department, Government of Assam. Guidelines effective from 04.09.2021. This page is an informational summary and not a substitute for professional advice.