If you buy a new electric two-wheeler, three-wheeler or e-rickshaw from a registered dealer, you can get a government subsidy under the PM E-DRIVE scheme. The subsidy is given as a price discount on the spot. You do not get cash. Instead, the dealer reduces the vehicle price by the subsidy amount, and you confirm the deal using an Aadhaar face e-KYC e-voucher. This page explains who is eligible and the exact steps to claim it.
PM E-DRIVE stands for PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement. It is run by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India. The total fund support is Rs 10,900 crore.
You can get the demand incentive if:
The subsidy is not claimed by you from any office later. It is built into the purchase. The dealer and the vehicle maker (OEM) handle the back-end claim. Your job is only to complete the e-KYC and sign the e-voucher.
The demand incentive reaches you through an e-voucher generated by the PM E-DRIVE portal. Follow these steps:
So the proof that you received the subsidy is the signed e-voucher on your phone, plus the invoice showing the reduced price. Always check that the invoice price is lower because of the scheme.
PM E-DRIVE supports several categories of electric vehicles and the systems around them. The scheme portal lists the following target categories:
| Category | What it covers | Portal target (units) |
|---|---|---|
| Electric two-wheelers | Electric scooters and motorcycles | 24.79 lakh |
| Electric three-wheelers | E-rickshaws, e-carts and L5 three-wheelers | 3.27 lakh |
| E-ambulances | Electric ambulances | Supported (units not fixed) |
| E-trucks | Electric goods trucks | 5,643 |
| E-buses | Electric buses for public transport | 14,028 |
| Charging infrastructure | EV charging stations | Supported |
| Testing agencies | Upgrade of testing systems | Supported |
The unit numbers above are scheme targets from the portal, not promises to every buyer. For private buyers, the everyday categories are electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers.
Note: this page does not quote a fixed rupee subsidy per vehicle. The incentive depends on the category and the model, and is shown to you on the portal and invoice at the time of purchase. Confirm the exact figure with your dealer before you pay.
As per the Ministry of Heavy Industries press release on the extension, the demand incentive windows differ by category. The electric two-wheeler window runs to 31 July 2026, while electric three-wheelers, e-trucks, e-buses and testing agencies are covered up to 31 March 2028. The scheme is fund-limited, so any category can close earlier if its funds are used up. Always confirm the live status with your dealer or on the portal before buying, since dates and funds can change.
The whole point of the scheme is that the subsidy reaches you as a lower price. Sometimes a dealer may not pass it on, may refuse the e-KYC, or may say funds are “over” without proof. Here is what to do.
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Dr. Shrawan Kumar Pathak wants to buy an electric scooter for his clinic visits. This example is illustrative.
Because he kept the signed e-voucher and the invoice, Dr. Pathak had clear proof at every step.
It is a Government of India scheme run by the Ministry of Heavy Industries to promote electric vehicles. Its full name is PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement. The total outlay is Rs 10,900 crore.
You do not claim it from any office. At the dealer, the portal does your Aadhaar face e-KYC, generates an e-voucher, you sign it, the dealer signs and uploads it, and the subsidy is passed on as a price discount on your invoice.
No. The subsidy is a demand incentive that reduces the vehicle price at the time of purchase. You do not receive a separate cash payment.
The portal generates an Aadhaar face e-KYC authenticated e-voucher for the buyer at the time of purchase. This e-KYC step links the subsidy to your identity, so it is part of the claim process.
The scheme covers electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers (including e-rickshaws and e-carts), e-ambulances, e-trucks, e-buses, charging infrastructure and testing agencies. For private buyers, two-wheelers and three-wheelers are the main categories.
The amount depends on the vehicle category and model and is shown to you on the portal and invoice at the time of purchase. Confirm the exact figure with your dealer before paying. This page does not quote a fixed per-vehicle amount.
PM E-DRIVE started on 1 October 2024. It has been extended for certain categories beyond 31 March 2026, with the same Rs 10,900 crore outlay. It is fund-limited, so a category can close once its funds are exhausted. Check the live status before buying.
Insist on the signed e-voucher and an invoice showing the reduced price. Complain in writing to the dealer and OEM, raise a grievance on the portal or CPGRAMS, and file an RTI with the Ministry of Heavy Industries to check your claim status.
Yes. The Ministry of Heavy Industries is a public authority under the RTI Act 2005. You can ask whether a dealer or OEM is registered and whether your e-voucher and demand incentive were processed.