modi government after tesla proposal Electric Vehicle (EV) Planning to reduce import duty from 100% to 15%. The move is aimed at making EVs more affordable in India and encouraging more people to switch to electric vehicles.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk requested
Tesla CEO Elon Musk met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July 2022 and requested the government to reduce import duty on EVs. Musk said that high import duty is making it difficult for Tesla to sell its cars in India.
There have been reports that the government has now accepted Tesla’s request
There have been reports that the government has now accepted Tesla’s request and is planning to reduce the import duty on EVs from 100% to 15%. With this move, Tesla cars can become cheaper in India and the company is likely to launch its cars in India soon.
The decision to cut import duty is a big boost for the Indian EV industry
The government’s decision to cut EV import duty is a big boost for the Indian EV industry. It is expected that this will encourage more foreign EV manufacturers to set up shop in India and make EVs more affordable for Indian consumers.
The government is also taking other steps to boost EV adoption in India
The government is also taking other steps to boost the adoption of EVs in India. These include subsidizing the purchase of EVs, setting up charging infrastructure and creating policies to encourage the use of EVs in public transport
V is a clean and sustainable mode of transport
The government’s efforts to promote EVs are in line with its commitment to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality. EVs are a clean and sustainable mode of transport and their adoption will help India achieve its climate goals.