Telangana Government Approves Scheme to Convert 18,766 Petrol and Diesel Autos into Electric Vehicles
The Telangana government has approved the Telangana Auto Rickshaw Electric Conversion Scheme-2026 to facilitate the conversion of petrol- and diesel-powered auto-rickshaws into electric vehicles in the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) area.
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has approved the Telangana Auto Rickshaw Electric Conversion Scheme-2026 to facilitate the conversion of petrol- and diesel-powered auto-rickshaws into electric vehicles in the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) area.
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the scheme, aligned with the Telangana Rising Vision-2047, will cover 18,766 eligible auto-rickshaws, including 11,254 diesel-powered and 7,512 petrol-powered vehicles.
Under the scheme, the government will provide financial assistance of up to Rs 1.50 lakh to eligible beneficiaries for installing AIS-123-approved electric conversion kits in existing auto-rickshaws or purchasing new factory-built electric passenger three-wheelers.
Retrofit and New EV Options
Beneficiaries opting to retrofit their existing vehicles will be allowed to choose between fixed and swappable battery systems. Those purchasing new electric auto-rickshaws will receive a fixed subsidy of Rs 1.50 lakh, which will be deducted from the vehicle’s on-road price by government-designated dealers.
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The government has earmarked Rs 200 crore for implementing the scheme. The SC, ST, BC and Minority Welfare departments will contribute Rs 50 crore each towards the programme.
Three-Tier Monitoring System
A three-tier mechanism will be established to ensure transparent implementation of the scheme. It will include a state-level committee, scheme implementation committee and district-level approval committees.
Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the initiative aims to reduce air and noise pollution, lower fuel expenses for auto-rickshaw drivers and promote clean and sustainable urban public transport in Hyderabad.
He said the government seeks to strike a balance between environmental protection, sustainable development and the economic interests of auto-rickshaw drivers through the new initiative.
