The conversion of internal combustion engines (ICE) vehicles to electric, known as
retrofitting, is regarded as an important step for easier and quicker transition to electric
vehicles (EVs). It enables and accelerates electric mobility, without adding to traffic
congestion or scrap. The portal, Vahan Green Sewa
(https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/vahangreensewa/vahan/welcome.xhtml), provides a facility for companies having certified retrofitment kits, to register themselves and be empaneled.
It would provide impetus to the quality, scale, visibility and trustworthiness of retrofitting services among the citizens.
Purpose: The document intends to serve as a guide for the registration of retrofitting
companies on Vahan Green Sewa Portal for empanelment.
Scope: The procedure outlined in this document applies to the companies involved in
retrofitting business and wish to register themselves on the Vahan Green Sewa Portal, for empanelment. It is applicable only to companies, which have a certified retrofitting kit by any of the NABL testing agencies (ARAI, ICAT, CFMTTI, CIRT, IIP, NRFMTTI, VRDE)
recognized by the Government of India.
- Vahan Green Sewa: A portal of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
(MoRTH), related to retrofitting of petrol/diesel vehicles with kits, based on lower
emission fuels, such as CNG, LPG and hybrid/electric kits.
- Retrofitting company/Company/Manufacturer: It refers to any registered company, that is involved in the business of retrofitting vehicles to LPG/CNG/hybrid/electric and has submitted/sent the application form and required documents to Vahan for application. This document predominantly deals with electric vehicle retrofitting companies.
- Electric Vehicle Retro-fitment: Conversion of existing petrol or diesel run vehicles into an electric vehicle. The process involves changing the original engine and other related components and a new alternative energy source to be transplanted into the existing vehicle body
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