NEWS – Under PM Modi’s Green Transport Vision, India launches its first e-truck incentive scheme.

HIGHLIGHTS

• It is transformative initiative to reduce freight emissions and boost Make in India.
• Part of the PM e-Drive initiative, this scheme targets sustainable, net-zero freight transport by 2070.
• Diesel trucks form 3% of vehicles but contribute 42% of transport emissions.
• Upfront incentive of up to ₹9.6 lakh per e-truck provided via the Pradhan Mantri e-Drive portal.
• Applicable to N-2 (3.5–12 tonnes) and N-3 (>12–55 tonnes) truck categories under CMVR.
• Mandatory warranty:
  • Battery: 5 years / 5 lakh km
  • Vehicle & Motor: 5 years / 2.5 lakh km
• 5,600 e-trucks to be deployed nationwide; ₹100 crore earmarked for 1,100 trucks in Delhi.
• Incentive tied to scrapping of old polluting trucks for dual environmental benefits.
• Key beneficiaries: cement, ports, logistics, and steel sectors.
• OEMs like Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Volvo Eicher already onboard.
• SAIL to procure 150 e-trucks and ensure 15% electric fleet in two years.
• The scheme supports Atmanirbhar Bharat, cuts logistics cost, and improves urban air quality.