Abstract:

The vision of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Electric Vehicle Policy 2022 is to promote shared mobility, clean transportation, ensure environmental sustainability, pollution reduction, energy efficiency and conservation by adopting Electric mobility. Some of the key targets outlined in the policy to achieve includes: All new two wheelers involved in commercial activity operating in the UT shall switch to complete electric by 31st December, 2025. For beyond 31st December, 2030, all the new two wheelers sold in the UT to be 100% electric. However, the existing registered ICE vehicles  shall be allowed to operate until their end of life.  All new two wheelers being registered for commercial activity in the two Islands of Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep shall be electric from the date of Notification of this Policy.  Achieve 100% electrification of new ride hailing services consisting of rented taxi/cab services in 3 targeted islands of Port Blair/Swaraj Dweep/Shaheed Dweep by 2030.