What is Section 80EEB?

Modified on Thu, 17 Aug, 2023 at 12:44 PM

Section 80EEB of the Income Tax offers taxpayers to claim tax savings of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh on interest paid on a loan availed to purchase an electric vehicle. This deduction is available only to individuals.


Electric vehicles (EV) are vehicles that use electric motors as a source of propulsion have a battery instead of gasoline tank. It is powered by an electric motor.


Few things to keep in mind while claiming the deduction

  • The loan must be availed from a financial institution or a non-banking financial company
  • Sanctioned date must be anytime during the period starting from 1 April 2019 till 31 March 2023.

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