Under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, which of the following vehicle categories are NOT eligible for demand incentives?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (B) Electric three-wheelers used for personal use

• Under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme (Promotion of EVs through Development of Manufacturing and Efficient Technologies), demand incentives are provided only for specific categories of electric vehicles.

• While electric three-wheelers are covered under the scheme, the incentive is strictly limited to those used for commercial purposes.

• Privately owned electric three-wheelers for personal use are excluded from receiving any demand incentives under this policy.

• The scheme was launched in April 2024, with effect from April 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024, as a transitional support after the conclusion of the FAME-II scheme.

• The focus of PM E-DRIVE is on electric 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers, especially for mass usage and commercial applications.

• Electric trucks, if accompanied by a valid vehicle scrapping certificate, are eligible for incentives.

• Electric two-wheelers with advanced batteries continue to receive incentives, promoting faster adoption in the personal and fleet segment.

• The scheme is administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India.

• Incentives are based on battery capacity (kWh) and vary by vehicle category.

• The scheme aims to reduce urban pollution, lower fossil fuel dependence, and support the transition to clean mobility.

• PM E-DRIVE also supports Make in India by promoting indigenous EV manufacturing and battery technology development.

• This initiative complements other government efforts like the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the automotive sector and Battery Swapping Policy.