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India Launches First-Ever e-Truck Incentive Scheme to Boost Green Freight Mobility

Government Offers Up to ₹9.6 Lakh Per Vehicle Under PM Modi’s Net-Zero Vision
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In a significant step towards decarbonizing the transport sector, the Government of India has launched its first-ever incentive scheme for electric trucks (e-trucks), offering financial support of up to ₹9.6 lakh per vehicle. The initiative, introduced under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, is a major push under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for green mobility and a net-zero carbon future.

Unveiled by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) under the leadership of Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, the scheme aims to accelerate the adoption of electric trucks in the country’s logistics and industrial sectors, addressing both environmental and economic goals.

Key Highlights of the Scheme:

Incentives up to ₹9.6 lakh will be provided for each electric truck as an upfront discount on the purchase price.

The scheme covers N2 and N3 category trucks as defined by the Central Motor Vehicle Rules:

  • N2: Trucks with Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) above 3.5 tonnes up to 12 tonnes.
  • N3: Trucks with GVW above 12 tonnes up to 55 tonnes.
  • For articulated trucks, incentives will apply only to the puller tractor unit in the N3 category.

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Speaking on the initiative, Minister Kumaraswamy said,

Diesel trucks, though they form just 3% of total vehicles, are responsible for 42% of transport-related greenhouse gas emissions. This scheme, guided by the vision of PM Narendra Modi, is a bold move toward sustainable freight and a cleaner, greener India.”

To ensure performance and reliability, the scheme mandates robust warranty norms:

Battery: 5-year or 5 lakh kilometre warranty (whichever is earlier).

Vehicle and Motor: 5-year or 2.5 lakh kilometre warranty.

Focus Areas and Sectoral Impact

The initiative is expected to benefit around 5,600 e-trucks, including a special allocation of 1,100 vehicles for Delhi, backed by an outlay of ₹100 crore—targeting the national capital’s acute air quality issues.

Sectors likely to benefit include:

  • Cement
  • Steel
  • Ports

General logistics

Several major Indian OEMs such as Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, and Volvo Eicher are already active in the e-truck manufacturing space, with plans to expand production under the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission.

Public Sector Participation and Green Mandates

In a strong endorsement of the initiative, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has pledged to procure 150 e-trucks over the next two years and aims to ensure that at least 15% of hired vehicles across its operations are electric.

An important condition for availing incentives is the mandatory scrapping of old diesel trucks, thus encouraging fleet modernization alongside emissions reduction.

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A Step Toward Net-Zero and Viksit Bharat 2047

The e-truck scheme aligns with India’s Net Zero 2070 commitment and the broader Viksit Bharat 2047 roadmap. By offering targeted incentives, the government aims to reduce logistics costs, cut emissions, and improve air quality in urban and industrial zones. This forward-looking policy underscores the Centre’s focus on building a self-reliant, low-emission transport ecosystem, further cementing India’s position as a global leader in sustainable mobility.


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