India's 2025 EV Subsidy Guide: Central PM E-DRIVE and State Incentives Explained
India’s new PM E-DRIVE scheme replaces FAME-II, offering upfront deductions on electric scooters and additional state subsidies in Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
₹5,000
2 (Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh)
One per two-wheeler
What Happened
The Indian government offers two types of electric vehicle subsidies: central and state. The central PM E-DRIVE scheme provides an upfront price deduction at purchase. State subsidies, currently available only in Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, are refunded after submitting required documents like Aadhaar and bank details.
₹5,000rupees
Available for eligible vehicles in Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
- Indian resident with valid Aadhaar card
- One subsidy per person per vehicle category (2-wheeler or 4-wheeler)
- Vehicle must be registered under CMVR, 1989
- Vehicle must have a valid PM E-DRIVE eligibility certificate
The central PM E-DRIVE scheme covers electric 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, e-trucks, e-ambulances, e-buses, and charging infrastructure. It supports local manufacturing and funds public charging stations and testing facilities. All Ola Electric scooters and bikes are eligible for the subsidy.
Why this matters
Government subsidies significantly reduce the upfront cost of electric scooters, making EVs more affordable and accelerating adoption in India.
Terms in This Story
- PM E-DRIVE
- India's central electric vehicle subsidy scheme replacing FAME-II.
- FAME-II
- Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles phase II, the previous central EV subsidy scheme.
- CMVR
- Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, which govern vehicle registration and safety in India.
- Aadhaar
- A 12-digit unique identity number issued to Indian residents based on biometric data.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.