EV prices in Karnataka
How Karnataka treats EV subsidies, registration, and road tax — and what that does to the on-road price.
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- Subsidy support
- Two-wheelers and selected fleet purchases are the usual focus.
- Registration fee
- Standard process with EV concessions where applicable
- Road tax
- Lower than ICE in many categories
- Policy note
- District implementation can differ from headline policy.
Worked examples
What you might pay in Karnataka
Karnataka’s policy applied to a typical vehicle in each class.
| Line item | Two-wheelerCity electric scooter | Three-wheelerPassenger e-auto (L5) | Four-wheelerCompact electric car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,30,000 | ₹3,60,000 | ₹12,00,000 |
| State subsidy | None | None | None |
| Registration | ₹300 | ₹1,000 | ₹600 |
| Road tax | Exempt | Exempt | Exempt |
| Indicative on-road | ₹1,30,300 | ₹3,61,000 | ₹12,00,600 |
Worked examples use reference vehicles and indicative policy amounts, not quotes for a specific model. Rates change with state budgets — confirm with your RTO or on the dealer invoice before purchase.
Charging network
Chargers in Karnataka
322 public charging locations we track in Karnataka. Tap a pin for the station page or directions.
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Mercedes-Benz Charging Station
WorkingBengaluru · up to 180 kW
Kia India Training Center
WorkingBengaluru · up to 150 kW
Epitome KIA Whitefield
WorkingBengaluru · up to 150 kW
The Pavilion 2
WorkingBengaluru · up to 150 kW
Elements Mall
WorkingBengaluru · up to 150 kW
VST Central KIA
WorkingBengaluru · up to 150 kW
Locations from Open Charge Map and Google Places. Reliability is contributed by YooEV users. Data attribution