Centre makes EVs default choice for govt cars, sets ₹20 lakh cap

The Finance Ministry has asked ministries and departments to make electric vehicles (EVs) their "default and preferred choice" for staff cars, and has set a price cap of ₹20 lakh for procurement of such vehicles. The ministry said it is revising the Net Dealer Price (NDP) ceiling for procuring EVs to promote electric mobility and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.