Government Reduces Electric Two-Wheeler Subsidy, Extends PM E-DRIVE Scheme to 2028
The Indian government has extended the PM E-DRIVE Scheme until March 31, 2028, while reducing incentives for electric two-wheelers to Rs 2,500 per kWh, capped at Rs 5,000 per vehicle, down from Rs 5,000 per kWh and Rs 10,000 respectively. The subsidy applies to electric two-wheelers priced up to Rs 1.5 lakh. The scheme's total outlay remains Rs 11,900 crore, with Rs 2,767 crore allocated for two-wheeler incentives, supporting up to 45.79 lakh vehicles. The electric three-wheeler component has closed after meeting targets.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (58/100). Lens Score 40/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 11 Aug, 03:15 am. Other outlets followed.