Centre sets ₹20 lakh EV cap for official government cars
In short
The Centre has made electric vehicles the default choice for official cars used by central government departments. It set a ₹20 lakh limit for EVs and a ₹10 lakh limit for petrol, diesel and hybrid cars.
This could shift government car buying toward electric vehicles and away from conventional cars.
What the reporting says
The Centre has made electric vehicles the default choice for official cars used by central government departments, setting a ₹20 lakh purchase limit for EVs and ₹10 lakh for petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles.
Why it matters
The Centre has made electric vehicles the default option for official cars used by central government departments, with a ₹20 lakh cap for EVs and ₹10 lakh for petrol, diesel and hybrid cars. Conventional purchases will need special approval. The move is directed at government vehicle procurement and may support EV demand in the official fleet, based on the reported policy change.