Central government scheme · Ministry of Heavy Industries

PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement Scheme

Also called PM E-DRIVE · Formerly Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS-2024)

The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement Scheme is run by the Ministry of Heavy Industries to provide upfront discounts on eligible electric vehicles, given at the time of purchase through an e-voucher, plus support for electric buses, public charging stations and vehicle testing facilities. It is for buyers of eligible registered electric two-wheelers priced up to ₹1.5 lakh with advanced batteries, commercial e-rickshaws and e-carts, and e-ambulances and e-trucks. Beneficiaries receive upfront price discounts ranging from ₹2,500 per kWh of battery up to ₹5,000 for two-wheelers, with specific caps for e-ambulances and e-trucks. To apply, buy an eligible vehicle from a registered manufacturer's dealer, obtain the Aadhaar face-authenticated e-voucher generated on the scheme portal, and receive the download link on your registered mobile number.

Written by AI from the official details below.

Who can apply for PM E-DRIVE

  • Buyers of eligible registered electric two-wheelers priced up to ₹1.5 lakh (ex-factory) with advanced batteries.
  • Buyers of eligible e-rickshaws and e-carts (commercial registration only).
  • Buyers of eligible e-ambulances and e-trucks; e-truck incentives need a scrapping certificate.
  • The vehicle and maker must be registered under the scheme; support ends early if a category's funds run out.

PM E-DRIVE benefits

  • Electric two-wheelers: ₹2,500 per kWh of battery, up to ₹5,000 per vehicle.
  • E-ambulances: the lower of ₹30,000 per kWh or 35% of the ex-factory price.
  • E-trucks: the lowest of ₹5,000 per kWh, 10% of the ex-factory price, or a cap based on vehicle weight.
  • The incentive is taken off the purchase price upfront; the government reimburses the manufacturer.

How to apply for PM E-DRIVE

  1. Buy an eligible vehicle from a dealer of a manufacturer registered under PM E-DRIVE.
  2. At purchase, the scheme portal generates an Aadhaar face-authenticated e-voucher for you.
  3. A download link for the e-voucher is sent to your registered mobile number; the discount is applied to the price.

Documents needed for PM E-DRIVE

  • Aadhaar (for face authentication of the e-voucher)
  • Registered mobile number

Where it applies

Every state and union territory. See what else applies near you

Checked

Checked against the sources below on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

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