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Karnataka levies lifetime road tax on electric cars, jeeps and buses
Fleet procurement teams must budget 5–10% lifetime tax for EV cars and buses
Change
Karnataka government notified a lifetime road tax on electric cars, jeeps and buses, charging 5% for vehicles under Rs 10 lakh, 8% for Rs 10–25 lakh and 10% above Rs 25 lakh, while exempting electric two‑wheelers.
Why it matters
Buyers and procurement approvals now must include a one‑time lifetime road tax that increases required upfront cash at registration. Owners of already‑registered electric cars, jeeps and buses face immediate pro‑rata tax liabilities that can block transfers or registrations until paid.
Implications
- — Private buyers of electric cars, jeeps and buses — must pay the applicable lifetime road tax at registration immediately — registrations or transfers without payment will be blocked by registration authorities.
- — Owners of already‑registered electric cars, jeeps and buses — must remit the pro‑rata lifetime tax now — unpaid liabilities will prevent ownership transfer or re-registration.
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