TN Policy & Tax
Tamil Nadu Extends 100% Road Tax Exemption for Battery Electric Vehicles
Tamil Nadu government maintains zero motor vehicle road tax on all 4-wheeler pure EVs, saving buyers ₹1.2L to ₹4.5L at RTO registration.
- 100% road tax waiver applies to both commercial and private passenger pure EVs registered within Tamil Nadu RTOs.
- ICE vehicles in the ₹15L–₹25L bracket attract 12%–15% lifetime road tax (~₹1.8L–₹3.7L), giving EVs a substantial upfront on-road price advantage in TN.
- Green registration plates continue to enjoy free parking at select municipal corporations including Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC).
Source
TN Transport Department Notification. 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.