Rs 1.5 Lakh Auto EV Subsidy: Telangana Offers Rs 1.5 Lakh Subsidy for Auto EV Conversion

Rs 1.5 Lakh Auto EV Subsidy:

Hyderabad auto drivers may soon get some financial help to switch their vehicles to electric power. The Telangana government is working on the Telangana Auto Rickshaw Electric Conversion Scheme 2026 as part of its efforts to bring down pollution in the city.

Under the scheme, a subsidy of up to Rs 1.50 lakh has been proposed for converting eligible autos into electric vehicles. For drivers who depend on their autos for their daily income, the subsidy could reduce the cost involved in making the switch.

The government wants to focus on autos operating within the Outer Ring Road limits. The idea is to gradually reduce emissions from these vehicles and move towards cleaner transport in Hyderabad.

The Transport Department has been asked to take steps for implementing the plan. The government is also looking at how many autos can be covered under the scheme and how the conversion process should be carried out.

For auto drivers, the subsidy is the main attraction. Switching to an electric vehicle can involve a sizeable expense, and drivers have been seeking support to make the change easier.

There are still some details that need to be made clear, including who will qualify for the subsidy, where the vehicles can be converted and how drivers can apply. These details are expected to be announced as the scheme takes shape.

Telangana Auto Drivers JAC convener Venkatesh has spoken about the scheme and the views of auto drivers. Their response is likely to be important as the government works on the rollout.

The government’s larger plan is to make Hyderabad cleaner by reducing vehicle emissions. If the EV conversion programme reaches a large number of autos, it could also give drivers a chance to move to electric vehicles without having to bear the entire cost themselves.