Karnataka imposes lifetime road tax on electric vehicles
EV buyers must pay 5–10% upfront road tax
Change
Karnataka introduced a lifetime road tax on electric cars, jeeps and buses ranging from 5% to 10% of vehicle cost.
Why it matters
The tax applies at registration and adds immediate acquisition cost, with existing EV owners required to pay pro-rated amounts.
Implications
- — EV purchase costs increase — adoption impact likely
- — Owners face additional payments — cashflow burden
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