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Calculate GST for Electric Vehicles

Calculate GST on electric cars, e-scooters, lithium battery powered bikes, and EV chargers.

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Quick Summary

HSN/SAC Code#8703
Tax CategoryAutomobile
ITC EligibilityEligible for commercial logistic fleets, taxi aggregators, and corporate passenger shuttles
Effective DateAugust 1, 2019
Applicable Tax
5%
Standard GST RateHSN Code 8703

GST Rate Explanation

To drive green energy adoption and reduce urban pollution, the GST Council lowered the tax rate on all electric vehicles (HSN 8703) to a concession rate of 5%.

Calculation Mode
Net Amount (Before Tax)₹10,000.00
CGST (Central Tax) (2.5%)₹250.00
SGST (State Tax) (2.5%)₹250.00
Total GST (5%)₹500.00
Gross Amount₹10,500.00

Visual Tax Split & Collection Rules

Intrastate Split Allocation
CGST (Central Tax): 2.5%
SGST (State Tax): 2.5%

Within State (CGST + SGST)

When supply is within the same state (intrastate), the CGST and SGST are collected. The total tax is split 50/50 between Central and State governments.

Across States (IGST)

When supply spans across states (interstate), a single Integrated GST of 5% is collected in full by the Central government before allocation.

GST Rate Structure Slabs

Tax SlabCGST (Central)SGST (State)IGST (Integrated)Notes
0%0.0%0.0%0.0%Exempted / Nil rated goods
5%2.5%2.5%5.0%Essential items & services
12%6.0%6.0%12.0%Standard reduced rate items
18%9.0%9.0%18.0%Standard general rate items
28%14.0%14.0%28.0%Luxury / Sin goods & services

GST Calculation Examples

Electric scooter purchase dealer cost

Add GST (Exclusive)

Formula: Amount + (Amount × Rate%)

Base Amount: ₹1,20,000.00

GST (5%): ₹6,000.00

Total: ₹1,26,000.00

Remove GST (Inclusive)

Formula: Amount − (Amount / (1 + Rate%))

Total Amount: ₹1,20,000.00

Base Amount: ₹1,14,285.71

GST Included: ₹5,714.29

Electric SUV family car purchase

Add GST (Exclusive)

Formula: Amount + (Amount × Rate%)

Base Amount: ₹14,00,000.00

GST (5%): ₹70,000.00

Total: ₹14,70,000.00

Remove GST (Inclusive)

Formula: Amount − (Amount / (1 + Rate%))

Total Amount: ₹14,00,000.00

Base Amount: ₹13,33,333.33

GST Included: ₹66,666.67

Frequently Asked Questions

Government References & Notifications

Tax Disclaimer Notice

Chargers and accessories purchased separately from the vehicle are taxed at 18% GST.

Last updated: July 2026