The Finance Ministry asks central ministries and departments to treat electric vehicles (EVs) as the default and preferred option when purchasing staff cars. The proposal also revises procurement rules tied to cost considerations and lifecycle impacts, with the aim of promoting electric mobility and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
According to the reporting, the change requires administrative approval and financial concurrence through the relevant Secretary and Financial Adviser. Multiple outlets also say the government sets a procurement ceiling for EV purchases at ₹20 lakh, while allowing exceptions where conventional vehicles are necessary. One outlet adds that EVs remain a very small share of government vehicles, citing a figure from 2022.
While all sources describe the same policy direction—EVs being the default for staff car purchases—the emphasis varies: some focus on the finance-process steps and procurement framework, while others highlight the price cap and the broader climate and energy objectives.
