The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has released a draft notification proposing Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) in electric vehicles. The rule addresses concerns that EVs, while efficient, are too quiet at low speeds, creating potential safety risks for pedestrians and cyclists on crowded city roads.As per the draft, all new electric vehicle models in categories M (passenger vehicles) and N (goods carriers) must be fitted with AVAS starting October 1, 2026. The mandate will expand to cover existing EV models in production from October 1, 2027.