They added that if energy service provider companies make the batteries available at a lower price, then it will benefit the customers directly. However, the main challenge remains GST which is higher when customers will get batteries attached separately," said Amandeep Singh, AGM E-bike, Avon Cycle. "If a customer purchases battery separately, they will have to give 28 per cent GST while purchasing a lead-acid battery and 18 per cent GST while purchasing lithium battery. If they purchase the e-vehicle along with the battery, the GST is 5 per cent. "The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has allowed registration of electric vehicles without pre-fitted batteries.

Source: Economic Times August 14, 2020 07:47 UTC