New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Sales of electric trucks almost doubled in the first three weeks of August following the Central government's Rs.500 crore incentive scheme introduced in July and new private financing options for consumers.

A total of 60 electric trucks in the medium and heavy goods carrier categories were registered as of 19 August, according to the government's Vahan portal. Monthly sales so far in 2025 have ranged from 11 in February to 38 in May.The ministry of heavy industries notified the guidelines for claiming e-truck incentives under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme in early July, offering upfront capital subsidy of Rs.2.7-9.3 lakh for the purchase of each truck. It is ...