Registering an Ather in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

Every Ather needs registration

All current Ather models are high-speed electric scooters, so they need registration, a number plate, insurance and a valid driving licence to ride — exactly like a petrol scooter. We handle the registration paperwork at all four showrooms.

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has extended its 100% motor vehicle tax exemption for electric vehicles from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027, under the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act. For an Ather registered in Tamil Nadu, that means no road tax during this period. Registration, number plate and insurance charges still apply. This covers our Chennai, Chengalpattu and Chidambaram showrooms.

Puducherry

Puducherry is a Union Territory with its own transport department and its own EV concessions, which have changed over recent years. Rather than print figures that may be out of date, our Puducherry showroom on 100 Ft Road gives you the exact registration and tax amounts on your written quote. Vehicles registered here carry Puducherry's PY registration.

Buying across the border

You register a vehicle where you live. A Cuddalore resident buying at our Puducherry showroom, or a Puducherry resident buying in Chidambaram, registers in their home state or UT — and pays that jurisdiction's charges. Tell us your address at the start and we will quote correctly and route the paperwork to the right office.

What to bring

• Proof of identity and address (Aadhaar is the simplest)
• PAN card, or Form 60 if you do not have one
• Passport-size photographs
• Your driving licence details

If you are financing, the lender will ask for income documents too — see our finance guide.