PM E-DRIVE – Electric Truck Incentive Scheme (2025)
Exam Level: UPSC / Environment & Economy | Content Type: Notes + MCQs
⚡ 1️⃣ Scheme Overview
On July 11, 2025, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy launched India’s first targeted incentive scheme for electric trucks (e-trucks) under the PM E-DRIVE initiative.
🚛 Target: Deployment of 5,600 electric trucks across India.
💰 Subsidy: Up to ₹9.6 lakh per truck.
📊 2️⃣ Key Features
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible Categories | N2 & N3 (3.5–55 tonnes GVW) |
| Subsidy Model | First-come, first-served via PM E-DRIVE Portal |
| Battery Warranty | 5 years or 5 lakh km |
| Vehicle/Motor Warranty | 5 years or 2.5 lakh km |
| Environmental Condition | Mandatory scrapping of old polluting trucks |
🌆 3️⃣ Delhi-Specific Allocation
- ₹100 crore dedicated outlay
- Support for 1,100 e-trucks in Delhi
- Aims to reduce urban air pollution
Diesel trucks are only 3% of vehicles but contribute 42% of transport emissions.
🏭 4️⃣ Sectoral Impact & Budget
- Beneficiary sectors: Cement, Ports, Steel, Logistics
- CPSE Participation: SAIL to procure 150 e-trucks
- Total PM E-DRIVE Outlay: ₹10,900 crore
- E-truck Component: Approx. ₹500 crore
- Extended till: March 2028
📝 5️⃣ Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
Question 1:
The electric truck incentive scheme was launched under:
A) FAME-III
B) PM E-DRIVE
C) NEMM
D) Clean Freight Scheme
Answer: B
Explanation: The scheme is part of PM E-DRIVE initiative.
The electric truck incentive scheme was launched under:
A) FAME-III
B) PM E-DRIVE
C) NEMM
D) Clean Freight Scheme
Answer: B
Explanation: The scheme is part of PM E-DRIVE initiative.
Question 2:
Maximum subsidy per e-truck?
A) ₹5 lakh
B) ₹7.8 lakh
C) ₹9.6 lakh
D) ₹10.5 lakh
Answer: C
Explanation: Up to ₹9.6 lakh per truck.
Maximum subsidy per e-truck?
A) ₹5 lakh
B) ₹7.8 lakh
C) ₹9.6 lakh
D) ₹10.5 lakh
Answer: C
Explanation: Up to ₹9.6 lakh per truck.
Question 3:
Eligible vehicle categories:
A) Only two-wheelers
B) N1 & N2
C) N2 & N3
D) Only buses
Answer: C
Explanation: Covers N2 and N3 trucks.
Eligible vehicle categories:
A) Only two-wheelers
B) N1 & N2
C) N2 & N3
D) Only buses
Answer: C
Explanation: Covers N2 and N3 trucks.
Question 4:
Mandatory condition to avail incentive:
A) Imported batteries
B) Scrapping old trucks
C) Solar panels
D) Diesel ownership
Answer: B
Explanation: Old polluting trucks must be scrapped.
Mandatory condition to avail incentive:
A) Imported batteries
B) Scrapping old trucks
C) Solar panels
D) Diesel ownership
Answer: B
Explanation: Old polluting trucks must be scrapped.
Question 5:
Delhi allocation under scheme:
A) ₹50 crore
B) ₹100 crore for 1,100 trucks
C) ₹200 crore
D) No allocation
Answer: B
Explanation: ₹100 crore supports 1,100 e-trucks in Delhi.
Delhi allocation under scheme:
A) ₹50 crore
B) ₹100 crore for 1,100 trucks
C) ₹200 crore
D) No allocation
Answer: B
Explanation: ₹100 crore supports 1,100 e-trucks in Delhi.
