PM E-DRIVE EV Subsidy: How to Claim the E-Voucher

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:

• You are buying a new electric vehicle in a category covered by the scheme.
• The vehicle is from a model approved under PM E-DRIVE and sold by a registered dealer.
• You complete the Aadhaar face e-KYC on the dealer device at the time of purchase.
• Scheme funds for that category are still available. The scheme is fund-limited and stops for a category once its budget runs out.

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:

1. Pick an approved model. Ask the dealer to confirm the model is registered under PM E-DRIVE and that subsidy funds for that category are still open.
2. Aadhaar face e-KYC. At the time of purchase, the portal does an Aadhaar e-KYC using face authentication for you, the buyer. This confirms your identity.
3. E-voucher is generated. The portal creates an Aadhaar face e-KYC authenticated e-voucher for you at the time of purchase. A download link is sent to your registered mobile number.
4. You sign the e-voucher. You sign the e-voucher and submit it to the dealer to avail the demand incentive.
5. Dealer signs and uploads. The dealer also signs the e-voucher and uploads it on the PM E-DRIVE portal.
6. You get the signed copy. The signed e-voucher is sent to both you and the dealer by SMS. Keep it safe.
7. Discount on price. The subsidy is passed on to you as a reduction in the vehicle price. The signed e-voucher is what the OEM later uses to claim reimbursement of the incentive.

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:

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.

• PM E-DRIVE was notified by gazette on 29 September 2024.
• It became operational from 1 October 2024.
• The original scheme period ran to 31 March 2026.
• The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended the scheme for certain categories, with the overall outlay of Rs 10,900 crore unchanged.

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.

1. Ask for the e-voucher. Insist on the Aadhaar face e-KYC e-voucher and a signed copy by SMS. No e-voucher usually means no subsidy was claimed in your name.
2. Check the invoice. The invoice should show the price reduced by the scheme incentive. Keep this with the e-voucher.
3. Complain to the OEM and dealer in writing. Email the vehicle maker and the dealer. Quote your e-voucher number and the date of purchase.
4. Raise a grievance. Use the grievance or contact route on the PM E-DRIVE portal and the central public grievance system (CPGRAMS).
5. Use RTI for the official position. PM E-DRIVE is a Ministry of Heavy Industries scheme, so it is a public authority under the RTI Act 2005. You can file an RTI to ask whether your dealer or OEM is registered, whether your e-voucher was uploaded, and the status of the demand incentive claim made in your name.

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Dr. Shrawan Kumar Pathak wants to buy an electric scooter for his clinic visits. This example is illustrative.

• He visits a registered dealer and picks a model that is approved under PM E-DRIVE.
• The dealer confirms two-wheeler subsidy funds are still open for that month.
• At the counter, the portal runs his Aadhaar face e-KYC. An e-voucher is generated and a link comes to his mobile.
• He signs the e-voucher and hands it back. The dealer signs it and uploads it to the portal.
• He gets the signed e-voucher by SMS. The invoice shows the price reduced by the scheme incentive.
• Months later, he is unsure if his claim was processed. He files an RTI with the Ministry of Heavy Industries quoting his e-voucher number, and gets written confirmation of the status.

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.

• PM E-DRIVE official portal, Ministry of Heavy Industries: https://pmedrive.heavyindustries.gov.in
• Cabinet approval of PM E-DRIVE, outlay Rs 10,900 crore (PIB, PRID 2053959): https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2053959
• PM E-DRIVE scheme details and e-voucher process (PIB, PRID 2085205): https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2085205
• Ministry of Heavy Industries extends PM E-DRIVE by two years to 31 March 2028 (PIB, PRID 2154408): https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2154408
• Central Public Grievance system (CPGRAMS): https://pgportal.gov.in
• RTI Act 2005: https://righttoinformation.wiki/act