Purchase subsidy
Discontinued (2024)
Road tax
1% (reduced) until March 2026
What EV buyers get in Gujarat
Gujarat no longer offers a consumer purchase subsidy — the earlier scheme was discontinued in 2024.
The reduced 1% road tax is scheduled only until March 2026; verify whether it has been extended.
Electric scooter & two-wheeler subsidy in Gujarat
Two-wheelers get the most support. Electric scooter and bike buyers in Gujarat qualify for the central PM E-DRIVE incentive of ₹2,500 per kWh of battery, capped at ₹5,000, applied automatically at the dealer (the electric two-wheeler incentive is scheduled to end 31 July 2026). On top of that, Gujarat's own support — Discontinued (2024) — applies to eligible two- and three-wheelers where active. So an electric scooter is where the subsidy adds up most in Gujarat. Browse electric scooters or see the full electric scooter subsidy guide.
Do electric cars get a subsidy in Gujarat?
Electric cars get no central cash subsidy anywhere in India — the Centre's view is that the concessional 5% GST already makes them cheaper. In Gujarat, car buyers mainly benefit from the road-tax and registration savings (1% (reduced) until March 2026). A few states add a small car incentive; check the Gujarat portal for the current position.
State EV policies change frequently and several windows hinge on notifications around March 2026. Always confirm the current entitlement on the official Gujarat transport/EV portal before you buy — this page is general information, not financial or legal advice.
Central scheme (applies in Gujarat too)
On top of Gujarat's benefits, the central PM E-DRIVE scheme gives electric two- and three-wheeler buyers ₹2,500 per kWh, capped at ₹5,000 (the e-2W incentive is scheduled to end 31 July 2026). Every EV — including cars — is taxed at just 5% GSTversus 18–40% on petrol/diesel. Electric cars get no central cash subsidy anywhere in India. See the full national EV subsidy guide for the complete central picture.
How to claim your savings in Gujarat
- State subsidy: claimed via the Gujarat EV/transport portal, paid by Direct Benefit Transfer to your bank after registration (about 30–45 days).
- Road-tax / registration: applied at the RTO during registration — confirm the dealer has factored the applicable rate into your on-road price.
- Central PM E-DRIVE (e-2W/e-3W): automatic at the dealer via an Aadhaar e-Voucher — nothing to file yourself.
- Scrappage benefit: present a Certificate of Deposit from a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility during purchase for an added rebate.
Set up an EV charging station in Gujarat
Looking beyond buying an EV? Running a public EV charging station in Gujarat is a de-licensed business that can claim central PM E-DRIVE support plus Gujarat's own capital subsidy. Start with our guide to setting up an EV charging station, or jump to a city guide for Gujarat:
Gujarat EV subsidy — FAQs
Is there an EV subsidy in Gujarat in 2026?+
Gujarat's purchase subsidy was discontinued in 2024; only a reduced 1% road tax remains until March 2026. Purchase support: Discontinued (2024). Road tax: 1% (reduced) until March 2026. Figures are current as of June 2026; verify on the Gujarat transport/EV portal before buying.
Do electric cars get a subsidy in Gujarat?+
Most states — including Gujarat — direct their per-kWh cash subsidy at electric two- and three-wheelers, while car buyers mainly benefit from road-tax and registration savings (1% (reduced) until March 2026). The central PM E-DRIVE scheme does not cover private electric cars anywhere in India.
How much subsidy is there on electric scooters in Gujarat?+
Electric scooter buyers in Gujarat get the central PM E-DRIVE incentive of ₹2,500 per kWh, capped at ₹5,000, applied automatically at the dealer (scheduled to end 31 July 2026). Gujarat's state support (Discontinued (2024)) also applies to eligible two-wheelers where active — so scooters get the most subsidy of any EV category.
Is road tax waived on EVs in Gujarat?+
Gujarat: 1% (reduced) until March 2026. This benefit has been reduced or has lapsed — do not assume a full waiver applies; check the latest notification before purchase.
How do I claim the EV subsidy in Gujarat?+
State purchase support is usually paid by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to your bank account after the vehicle is registered, claimed through the Gujarat EV/transport portal (typically 30–45 days). The road-tax waiver is applied at the RTO during registration — make sure your dealer has factored it into the on-road price. The central PM E-DRIVE incentive for e-2W/e-3W is applied automatically at the dealer via an Aadhaar e-Voucher.
Tools to help you decide
EV subsidies in other states
See the complete India EV subsidy & road-tax guide, browse the full EV catalogue, or estimate real savings with the cost & EMI calculators.
Sources & disclaimer
Condensed from the PM E-DRIVE portal (Ministry of Heavy Industries), PIB releases, the GST Council, and the Gujarat transport/EV-policy portal. Subsidy schemes change frequently and several state windows expire around March 2026. General information only — not financial or legal advice. Verify the current entitlement on the official portal before purchase. Last reviewed June 2026.