Surprising that private electric cars left out from FAME II subsidy: MG Motor India

MG Motor India Monday expressed surprise at leaving out of private four-wheeler electric vehicles (EVs) for support under the FAME II scheme saying for EV culture to develop in India, widespread application across segments irrespective of price and size needs to be encouraged.

Under the Rs 10,000-crore Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) and Electric Vehicles (FAME) II scheme announced last week, subsidies will be given to only to three-wheelers and four-wheelers used for public transport or registered for commercial purposes.

In the two-wheeler segment, the focus will be on private vehicles.

"We believe that to encourage an 'EV culture' in India, widespread application across segments irrespective of price and size is needed including for personal car users," MG Motor India President & Managing Director Rajeev Chaba said in a statement.

He further said, "This will encourage people from all sections of the society to go for environment-friendly mobility solutions. Nothing has been announced on the private car usage front, which is a little surprising as it would have really stimulated consumer demand and led to even faster acceptance of EVs in India."