New Delhi: Electric Vehicles (EVs) are set to get noisier, thanks to a decision by the Government of India.

It has directed EV manufacturers to install Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) on the vehicles to protect pedestrians and other road users. ADVERTISEMENT

All new passenger and goods-carrying EVs have to be equipped with AVAS starting October 1, 2026, while existing models in production must comply by October 1, 2027, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed in a draft notification.

Unlike petrol or diesel vehicles, EVs operate almost silently at low speeds. While this makes them more alluring to buyers, it has raised safety concerns for pedestrians, cyclists, and the visually impaired, the ministry believes.

It is certainly a cause for concern in In

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