In a move aimed at bolstering India’s clean mobility push, the central government has extended the PM E-Drive scheme by two years, now running until March 31, 2028. The initiative, designed to promote the adoption of electric commercial and emergency vehicles, will continue to focus on electric buses, electric trucks, and e-ambulances.
The scheme’s total sanctioned budget of ₹10,900 crore remains unchanged, with no additional financial allocation announced. This extension is expected to give manufacturers, fleet operators, and state transport undertakings more time to scale up production and deployment of larger electric vehicles in public and essential services.
However, the government has confirmed that incentives for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers, including e-rickshaws and L-5 category e-3Ws, will end as originally scheduled on March 31, 2026.
Launched to accelerate the country’s shift towards green transport, the PM E-Drive scheme has been a key driver in bringing zero-emission vehicles into mainstream operations, especially in public transport and critical service sectors. The latest extension signals continued government commitment to reducing vehicular emissions and strengthening electric vehicle infrastructure across India.
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