Policy & Tax
New EV Models in India Must Have Acoustic Alert System
A new Ministry of Road Transport and Highways rule mandates that all new electric car models approved for sale in India from October 1, 2026, must be equipped with an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS).
- AVAS is mandatory for new EV models approved from October 1, 2026.
- Existing EV models have until October 1, 2027, to comply.
- The system generates an artificial sound at speeds up to 20 km/h and in reverse.
Why it matters: Buyers of new electric car models in India will find their vehicles equipped with an artificial sound for pedestrian safety.
Source
thatsmyev.com. This older story was written before EVersus began checking every figure against a linked article, so treat it as a pointer and confirm details with the maker.