Archive · 30 Sep 2025
India Mandates Sound Alerts for Electric Vehicles
India is implementing a new rule to make electric vehicles (EVs) make noise.
Starting October 2026, all new electric cars, buses, and trucks must have a sound system called AVAS.
By October 2027, all existing models of these vehicles will also need it.
This is to help people, especially pedestrians and cyclists, hear EVs coming.
The goal is to reduce accidents since EVs are often very quiet.
Two-wheelers and three-wheelers are currently excluded from this rule.
The sound will activate when the EV travels under 20 kmph.
The Indian government mandates AVAS for electric vehicles.
The mandate applies to passenger vehicles, buses, and trucks (categories M and N).
New EV models must have AVAS starting October 1, 2026.
Existing EV models must comply by October 1, 2027.
The AVAS system must comply with AIS-173 standards.
- Who
- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
- What
- Mandatory Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) for EVs
- When
- October 1, 2026 (new models); October 1, 2027 (existing models)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To alert pedestrians and road users to the presence of EVs
Support
Unspecified
AVAS Implementation
Support
Mandatory implementation of AVAS enhances road safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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No opposing viewpoints were stated in the article.
- Mandate Issuer
- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
- Applies To
- Electric cars, buses, and trucks (categories M and N)
- New Models Start Date
- October 1, 2026
- Existing Vehicles Start Date
- October 1, 2027
- Standard
- AIS-173
- Exemptions
- Electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers
- Purpose
- Enhance road safety for pedestrians
Sources
Govt proposes sound alert system for all electric vehicles from October 2027
Govt proposes sound alert system for all electric vehicles from October 2027
India plans mandatory acoustic vehicle alerting system in all electric vehicles by 2027 - Telegraph India
Silent EVs Need To Make Noise - Indian Govt Mandates Acoustic Alert Systems From 2026
Govt Proposes Sound Alert System For EVs From October 2027
