Question: Which of the following state topped the Total Registered EVs in India?
a) Maharashtra
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:-
- Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari informed that Uttar Pradesh has topped the Total Registered EVs in India.
- Gadkari in Parliament’s winter session, told the Rajya Sabha on the state of electrical Vehicles (EV) in India.
- As per the info, India features 870,141 registered EVs, with Uttar Pradesh (UP) holding the highest mark with 255,700 registered EVs.
- UP is followed by Delhi (125,347), Karnataka (72,544), Bihar (58,014) and Maharashtra (52,506) in successive positions.
- Important information: GST & Service Tax
- The Central Government of India has lowered the products & Service Tax (GST) on Electric Vehicles & related products.
- GST on EVs is now 5% and previously 12%)
- GST on EV Chargers & Charging Stations is 5% and previously 18%