The Delhi government has announced that it has launched an online portal 'My EV' for the purchase and registration of electric autos in the city.
The government will also provide a five percent interest subvention on the purchase of e-autos on loans under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy, an official statement stated, adding Delhi has now become the first state to provide such a facility.
The Delhi government has co-operated with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) to develop the website https://www.myev.org.in.
Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot stated the online portal will provide several options of approved vehicles to people along with ensuring that they receive the interest subvention on their loans via a smooth automated channel
The 'My EV Portal' is an online portal that will enable the Letter of Intent (LoI) holders to purchase e-autos and claim the incentives provided by the Delhi government, the statement said. A total of 4,261 LOIs for e-autos are being given with a 33 percent reservation for women. The online portal has been made accessible to all users on the website of the transport department.
The Interest subvention of five percent on loans on the purchase of EVs is in addition to the applicable purchase incentive of Rs 30,000 and scrapping incentives of up to Rs 7,500 under the Delhi EV Policy. Through this scheme, an electric auto consumer will be able to avail of up to Rs 25,000 additional benefits.
It said that although the scheme is at present operational for electric autos, it will soon be available on lithium-ion-based e-rickshaws, e-carts, and electric Light Goods Vehicles in the national capital.