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GARC expands EV safety testing

Chennai's automotive test centre is adding capacity for EVs, batteries, ADAS and crash safety.

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WHAT CHANGED

Testing capacity is getting broader

The upgrade also covers powertrains, heavy commercial vehicles and automotive components.

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THE FUNDING

Four centres share upgrade support

₹776.29 crore

The Ministry's annual report and NDTV both cite the proposal for ARAI, ICAT, NATRAX and GARC.

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FOR BUYERS

No new subsidy or retrofit

The change strengthens back-end validation; it does not alter current vehicle ownership requirements.

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Why testing matters for EVs

See what the GARC upgrade could change for safety, certification and commercial fleets.

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