The Indian government has rolled out the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS 2024), a short‑term initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric two‑wheelers (e‑2W) and three‑wheelers (e‑3W) across the country.
Launched under a gazette notification issued March 13, the scheme runs from April 1 through July 31, 2024, backed by a ₹500 crore fund. EMPS 2024 is specifically designed to fill the gap left by the conclusion of the FAME‑II subsidy program earlier that year.
The scheme targets incentives for approximately 3.72 lakh electric vehicles 3.33 lakh e‑2Ws, along with 0.38 lakh e‑3Ws, including e‑rickshaws, e‑carts, and L5 category vehicles. Subsidies are extended only to vehicles equipped with advanced batteries and cover both commercial and select private or corporate users.
Funds are disbursed on a first‑come, first‑served basis and include a demand incentive system that reduces purchase prices upfront, reimbursing manufacturers upon sales completion.
In late July 2024, following strong demand, the government extended the scheme through September 30 and raised the total outlay from ₹500 crore to ₹778 crore. The revised target includes support for 560,789 EVs 500,080 e‑2Ws and 60,709 e‑3Ws (including 13,590 e‑rickshaws/e‑carts and 47,119 L5 variants).
Government officials say the scheme reinforces the vision of Aatma‑Nirbhar Bharat by fostering robust domestic EV manufacturing and a resilient supply chain through a Phased Manufacturing Programme.
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