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EV Subsidy Calculator
Most subsidy guides quote the maximum cap and hope it applies to you. This one asks where you live, what you're buying and how big the battery is, then shows the central incentive, the state subsidy and the road-tax saving as three separate numbers — including the states where the answer is zero.
Changed on 1 August 2026: the central two-wheeler subsidy has ended
The PM E-DRIVE demand incentive for electric two-wheelers closed on 31 July 2026. Scooters bought from 1 August no longer carry the ₹2,500/kWh central benefit (capped at ₹5,000). Three-wheelers, e-rickshaws and e-carts keep central support to 31 March 2028. The calculator below already reflects this.
Your purchase
Total benefit you can claim
₹19,600
on an ex-showroom price of ₹1,20,000
Where it comes from
Read this before you budget
- •The 4-wheeler subsidy applies to taxi and fleet registrations only — private car buyers do not qualify for the purchase subsidy.
Estimates based on published state EV policies and PM E-DRIVE notifications. Road-tax saving assumes a typical rate for the vehicle class and varies by state, price band and RTO. Always confirm with your dealer before purchase.
The three separate things people call “the EV subsidy”
Confusion comes from bundling three unrelated benefits. The central demand incentive under PM E-DRIVE was cash per kWh — it never covered private cars, and as of 1 August 2026 it no longer covers two-wheelers. The state purchase subsidy is separate money with its own formula, cap and often a unit quota. The road-tax waiver is not cash — it’s tax you don’t pay at registration, and for cars it’s usually the largest of the three.
Why the cap almost never applies to you
Headlines quote the max (“up to ₹20,000 in Rajasthan”), but most formulas are ₹ per kWh. A typical Indian scooter is 2–3 kWh, so you often land below the cap. Assam’s ₹10,000/kWh hits the ₹20,000 cap quickly even on a modest pack — enter your real battery size above to see which side you’re on.
The states where the answer is zero
Uttar Pradesh has lapsed completely. Gujarat discontinued its purchase subsidy in 2024. Karnataka rolled back full road-tax exemption. Tamil Nadu never paid consumers directly. In those states, the road-tax line — not the subsidy line — is where your attention belongs.
Quotas, drafts and deadlines
Several schemes are limited by units, not just dates — Bihar and Telangana can close without warning once quotas fill. Delhi’s 2026 policy proposes generous numbers but remains a draft; this calculator flags it rather than quietly including numbers you cannot claim yet.
Frequently asked questions
No. The central PM E-DRIVE demand incentive for electric two-wheelers ran to 31 July 2026 and has closed. In its final phase it paid ₹2,500 per kWh capped at ₹5,000, on models with an ex-factory price up to ₹1.5 lakh. Support for three-wheelers, e-rickshaws and e-carts continues to 31 March 2028. Budget a scooter without the central subsidy — any remaining discount is from the manufacturer or your state.
No, and they never did under PM E-DRIVE. The scheme excludes private electric cars (they already get concessional GST). Car buyers depend on state policy, and few states help private buyers. Maharashtra’s larger car figures are typically taxi/fleet only.
For two-wheelers, Assam is among the most generous published formulas at ₹10,000/kWh capped at ₹20,000. Maharashtra is ₹5,000/kWh capped at ₹10,000; Rajasthan is ₹5,000/kWh with a ₹20,000 cap. Delhi’s draft proposes up to ₹30,000 but is not notified.
Uttar Pradesh has lapsed entirely (purchase and road-tax waiver). Gujarat discontinued its purchase subsidy in 2024, leaving a reduced ~1% road-tax rate. Karnataka rolled back full road-tax exemption. Tamil Nadu has never paid consumers directly — incentives are supply-side.
For cars, almost always yes — ~10% of ex-showroom on a ₹14 lakh EV is ~₹1.4 lakh. For two-wheelers the two are closer: a waiver on a ₹1.2 lakh scooter is ~₹9,600 vs a ₹10,000–20,000 purchase subsidy.
Usually the dealer handles it and you pay a reduced price. See the deduction itemised on the invoice. If a ‘subsidy’ doesn’t appear on the invoice, ask which scheme it is — it may just be a dealer discount.
Policies lapse quietly, headlines quote the max cap (only large batteries hit it), and some sources fold road-tax into ‘subsidy’. This tool separates central, state and road-tax so you can see each line.
No. Treat them as a planning shape, not a quotation. Quotas can exhaust early, drafts aren’t live, and road-tax varies by band and RTO. Confirm with your dealer or RTO before you commit.
Tools to help you decide
Figures are derived from published state EV policies and PM E-DRIVE notifications (indicative). Road-tax savings assume a typical rate for the vehicle class and vary by state, price band and RTO. Several schemes carry unit quotas. This is an estimate, not a quotation — confirm with your dealer or RTO before purchase.