July 11, 2025 4:56 PM

India rolls out 1st electric truck scheme with maximum incentive of Rs 9.6 lakh per vehicle

In a push towards sustainable freight transport, the government on Friday launched its first-ever electric truck (e-truck) incentive scheme under the PM E-DRIVE initiative, marking a significant step in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s green mobility vision. Announced by Union Minister for Heavy Industries & Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, the scheme offers financial incentives for N2 and N3 category electric trucks, aiming to reduce emissions and promote cleaner transport alternatives. While dies...