The Government of Andhra Pradesh on December 11, 2024, issued the Andhra Pradesh Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy (4.0) 2024-29.
The following objectives have been stated:
The state government is oriented towards building sustainable clean cities and create healthy ecosystems to de-congest transport lifeline in the state. The broad objectives set through this policy towards achieving the stated vision include -
o Nudge towards e-mobility adoption to citizens in the state.
o Give boost to EV based public transport, shared mobility and aggregator models for demand creations and to improve vehicle utilization.
o Create support Infrastructure for EVs and to promote private sector investment in EV infrastructure development.
o Develop & Enhance value added manufacturing and create integrated Value chain for EVs in the state.
o Build capabilities for next-gen technologies in automotive industry.
o Promote sustainable end-of-life use practices and e-waste recycling.
• Policy Validity
The Andhra Pradesh Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy 4.0 shall remain valid for a period of five years from the date of issue of this policy or till a new Policy is announced.
The policy may be amended and modified from time to time, during the implementation period, to keep the policy in-tune with evolving developments in the e-mobility sector.
However, all such amendments and modifications shall be applied prospectively and shall not curtail any benefit or concession already granted under the policy.
The following scope of the policy is as stated:
The policy framework of AP SMEP 4.0 takes into consideration the needs of the following stakeholder groups
o Manufacturing units engaged in the manufacturing of Electric Vehicles, EV Components, Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
o Operators of Public or private Charging/swapping station Infrastructure
o Customers purchasing or registering EVs in Andhra Pradesh.
o Public Transport operators and Mobility service providers
o Operators of Registered Vehicle scrap facilities (RVSF), E-waste recycling units and Automated Testing Centers (ATS)
o Private Park developers
o Innovators, R&D centers and testing agencies
The EVs incentivised in this policy will need to comply with corresponding guidelines issued by the Ministry of Heavy Industry, Government of India. Registered Vehicle scrap facilities (RVSF) and Automated Testing Centers (ATS) would need to comply with standards and guidelines issue by Ministry of Road Transport. Similarly, charging stations would need to comply with Guidelines and Standards issued by the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
For more details, Please refer to the policy provided below.
[Circular No. G.O.Ms.No.88]
