Purchase subsidy
Purchase support fund (category-based)
Road tax
100% exempt (5 years) — window ends around March 2026
What EV buyers get in West Bengal
West Bengal's road-tax exemption runs for 5 years, but the enrolment window under the current policy is scheduled to close around March 2026 — timing matters if you are buying soon.
Confirm both the purchase-support amount and the live road-tax position on the West Bengal transport portal before you buy.
Electric scooter & two-wheeler subsidy in West Bengal
Two-wheelers get the most support. Electric scooter and bike buyers in West Bengal 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, West Bengal's own support — Purchase support fund (category-based) — applies to eligible two- and three-wheelers where active. So an electric scooter is where the subsidy adds up most in West Bengal. Browse electric scooters or see the full electric scooter subsidy guide.
Do electric cars get a subsidy in West Bengal?
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 West Bengal, car buyers mainly benefit from the road-tax and registration savings (100% exempt (5 years) — window ends around March 2026). A few states add a small car incentive; check the West Bengal 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 West Bengal transport/EV portal before you buy — this page is general information, not financial or legal advice.
Central scheme (applies in West Bengal too)
On top of West Bengal'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 West Bengal
- State subsidy: claimed via the West Bengal 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 exemption 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 West Bengal
Looking beyond buying an EV? Running a public EV charging station in West Bengal is a de-licensed business that can claim central PM E-DRIVE support plus West Bengal's own capital subsidy. Start with our guide to setting up an EV charging station, or jump to a city guide for West Bengal:
West Bengal EV subsidy — FAQs
Is there an EV subsidy in West Bengal in 2026?+
West Bengal provides purchase support and a 100% road-tax exemption for 5 years, though the current window is set to end around March 2026. Purchase support: Purchase support fund (category-based). Road tax: 100% exempt (5 years) — window ends around March 2026. Figures are current as of June 2026; verify on the West Bengal transport/EV portal before buying.
Do electric cars get a subsidy in West Bengal?+
Most states — including West Bengal — direct their per-kWh cash subsidy at electric two- and three-wheelers, while car buyers mainly benefit from road-tax and registration savings (100% exempt (5 years) — window ends around 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 West Bengal?+
Electric scooter buyers in West Bengal 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). West Bengal's state support (Purchase support fund (category-based)) 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 West Bengal?+
West Bengal: 100% exempt (5 years) — window ends around March 2026. This applies under the current state policy — confirm the live window at your RTO, as several state waivers hinge on notifications around March 2026.
How do I claim the EV subsidy in West Bengal?+
State purchase support is usually paid by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to your bank account after the vehicle is registered, claimed through the West Bengal 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 West Bengal 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.