💡 The short answer
PM E-DRIVE pays ₹2,500 per kWh, capped at ₹5,000, only on scooters with an ex-factory price at or below ₹1.5 lakh. Because the cap is reached at a 2 kWh battery, 34 of our 41 models receive exactly ₹5,000, 3 receive less because their packs are small, and 4 receive nothing because they are too expensive.
The four scooters that get nothing
These are all popular, well-reviewed machines. None of them qualifies, because all four sit above the ₹1.5 lakh ex-factory ceiling.
| Model | Ex-showroom | Approx ex-factory | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ather Energy 450 Apex 3.7 kWh | ₹1,84,999 | ~₹1,76,190 | Nothing |
| Ola Electric S1 Pro+ 5.2 kWh | ₹1,74,999 | ~₹1,66,666 | Nothing |
| TVS Motor iQube ST 5.3 kWh | ₹1,69,000 | ~₹1,60,952 | Nothing |
| Ather Energy 450X 3.7 kWh | ₹1,57,999 | ~₹1,50,475 | Nothing |
If a dealer quotes you a PM E-DRIVE subsidy on any of these, they are either describing their own discount or they are wrong. Ask to see the deduction as a line item on the invoice.
Four more are sitting right on the cliff edge
These models are within about ₹8,000 of the ex-factory ceiling. A modest price rise pushes any of them out of the scheme, and the subsidy would disappear from the date of the price change.
| Model | Approx ex-factory | Headroom before ineligible |
|---|---|---|
| Ather Energy Rizta Z 3.7 kWh | ~₹1,44,760 | ~₹5,240 |
| Okinawa Okhi-90 2.8 kWh | ~₹1,42,857 | ~₹7,143 |
| Ola Electric S1 Pro 4 kWh | ~₹1,42,856 | ~₹7,144 |
| TVS Motor iQube ST 3.5 kWh | ~₹1,42,848 | ~₹7,152 |
Three get less than ₹5,000
The per-kWh rate only bites below a 2 kWh pack. These three are the models where battery size, not price, limits the subsidy.
| Model | Battery | Calculation | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampere Reo 1.3 kWh | 1.3 kWh | 1.3 kWh × ₹2,500 | ₹3,250 |
| Okinawa R30 0.8 kWh | 0.8 kWh | 0.8 kWh × ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 |
| Okinawa Lite 1.2 kWh | 1.2 kWh | 1.2 kWh × ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
🧮 Why battery size mostly does not matter
At ₹2,500 per kWh, a 2 kWh battery already produces ₹5,000, which is the cap. Every scooter above 2 kWh therefore receives the identical ₹5,000. A 5.2 kWh Ola S1 Pro+ would receive the same as a 2 kWh Ola S1 X, if the Pro+ were eligible at all. The per-kWh framing that dealers and manufacturers use makes the scheme sound more generous on large batteries than it is.
Every model, checked
All 41 scooters in our database, sorted cheapest first, with the central subsidy each one attracts. State subsidies come on top and are covered in the main subsidy guide.
| Model | Ex-showroom | Approx ex-factory | Battery | Central subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampere Reo 1.3 kWh | ₹59,900 | ~₹57,048 | 1.3 kWh | ₹3,250 |
| Okinawa R30 0.8 kWh | ₹61,998 | ~₹59,046 | 0.8 kWh | ₹2,000 |
| Bounce Infinity Infinity E1 2.0 kWh | ₹68,999 | ~₹65,713 | 2.0 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Okinawa Lite 1.2 kWh | ₹69,090 | ~₹65,800 | 1.2 kWh | ₹3,000 |
| Ampere Magnus Neo 2.3 kWh | ₹79,999 | ~₹76,190 | 2.3 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Pure EV EPluto 7G 2.0 kWh | ₹79,999 | ~₹76,190 | 2.0 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Bounce Infinity Infinity E1 Plus 2.5 kWh | ₹85,000 | ~₹80,952 | 2.5 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Ola Electric S1 X 2 kWh | ₹89,999 | ~₹85,713 | 2 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Okinawa iPraise+ 2.2 kWh | ₹89,999 | ~₹85,713 | 2.2 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Bajaj Chetak Chetak C2501 2.5 kWh | ₹91,399 | ~₹87,047 | 2.5 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Ampere Magnus G Max 3.0 kWh | ₹94,999 | ~₹90,475 | 3.0 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Bgauss C12i 2.0 kWh | ₹97,950 | ~₹93,286 | 2.0 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Hero Vida VX2 Go 2.2 kWh | ₹99,490 | ~₹94,752 | 2.2 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Bajaj Chetak Chetak 3001 3.0 kWh | ₹99,990 | ~₹95,229 | 3.0 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Okinawa Ridge+ 2.8 kWh | ₹1,06,990 | ~₹1,01,895 | 2.8 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Ola Electric S1 X 3 kWh | ₹1,07,999 | ~₹1,02,856 | 3 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| TVS Motor iQube 2.2 kWh | ₹1,09,319 | ~₹1,04,113 | 2.2 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Pure EV ETrance+ 4.5 kWh | ₹1,10,000 | ~₹1,04,762 | 4.5 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Ather Energy Rizta S 2.9 kWh | ₹1,12,499 | ~₹1,07,142 | 2.9 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Bgauss D15i 3.0 kWh | ₹1,14,500 | ~₹1,09,048 | 3.0 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Bajaj Chetak Chetak 3501 3.5 kWh | ₹1,14,611 | ~₹1,09,153 | 3.5 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Ampere Nexus EX 3 kWh | ₹1,19,900 | ~₹1,14,190 | 3 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Hero Vida VX2 Plus 3.4 kWh | ₹1,20,440 | ~₹1,14,705 | 3.4 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Ather Energy 450S 2.9 kWh | ₹1,20,841 | ~₹1,15,087 | 2.9 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Bgauss RUV 350i 3.0 kWh | ₹1,24,900 | ~₹1,18,952 | 3.0 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Ola Electric S1 X+ 4 kWh | ₹1,24,999 | ~₹1,19,047 | 4 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Bajaj Chetak Chetak 3502 3.5 kWh | ₹1,27,626 | ~₹1,21,549 | 3.5 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| TVS Motor iQube S 3.5 kWh | ₹1,27,990 | ~₹1,21,895 | 3.5 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Hero Vida V2 Pro 3.94 kWh | ₹1,29,566 | ~₹1,23,396 | 3.94 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Ampere Nexus ST 3 kWh | ₹1,29,900 | ~₹1,23,714 | 3 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Ola Electric S1 Pro 3 kWh | ₹1,29,999 | ~₹1,23,809 | 3 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Pure EV Etron Plus 3.0 kWh | ₹1,29,999 | ~₹1,23,809 | 3.0 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Bajaj Chetak Chetak 3503 3.5 kWh | ₹1,39,603 | ~₹1,32,955 | 3.5 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| TVS Motor iQube ST 3.5 kWh | ₹1,49,990 | ~₹1,42,848 | 3.5 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Ola Electric S1 Pro 4 kWh | ₹1,49,999 | ~₹1,42,856 | 4 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Okinawa Okhi-90 2.8 kWh | ₹1,50,000 | ~₹1,42,857 | 2.8 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Ather Energy Rizta Z 3.7 kWh | ₹1,51,998 | ~₹1,44,760 | 3.7 kWh | ₹5,000 |
| Ather Energy 450X 3.7 kWh | ₹1,57,999 | ~₹1,50,475 | 3.7 kWh | Nothing |
| TVS Motor iQube ST 5.3 kWh | ₹1,69,000 | ~₹1,60,952 | 5.3 kWh | Nothing |
| Ola Electric S1 Pro+ 5.2 kWh | ₹1,74,999 | ~₹1,66,666 | 5.2 kWh | Nothing |
| Ather Energy 450 Apex 3.7 kWh | ₹1,84,999 | ~₹1,76,190 | 3.7 kWh | Nothing |
⚠️ How we calculate ex-factory, and why it is an estimate
The ₹1.5 lakh eligibility test uses ex-factory price, which manufacturers do not publish. We derive it from ex-showroom price by removing the 5% GST that applies to electric vehicles. Real ex-factory also excludes dealer margin, so true figures are a little lower than ours and the models we show near the line may in fact clear it comfortably. Treat this table as a strong guide, and confirm the ex-factory figure on your invoice before assuming a subsidy. Where a model's status is genuinely borderline, ask the dealer to show you its Ministry of Heavy Industries empanelment.
The other eligibility conditions
Price is the rule that excludes the most models, but it is not the only one. To qualify a scooter must also:
- Be fitted with an advanced battery as defined by the scheme
- Come from a manufacturer empanelled with the Ministry of Heavy Industries
- Be sold through a dealer registered on the PM E-DRIVE and VAHAN portals
- Be registered in India, privately or corporately owned, both of which are eligible
The subsidy is also limited to one two-wheeler claim per Aadhaar, and you must apply within 30 days of your RC being generated. Full process on the how to claim page.
Common questions
How much PM E-DRIVE subsidy do I get on an electric scooter?
₹5,000, if your scooter has a battery of 2 kWh or larger and an ex-factory price at or below ₹1.5 lakh. Below 2 kWh you get ₹2,500 per kWh. Above ₹1.5 lakh ex-factory you get nothing.
Why does the Ather 450X get no subsidy?
Its ex-factory price is above the ₹1.5 lakh scheme ceiling. The same applies to the Ather 450 Apex, the Ola S1 Pro+ 5.2 kWh and the TVS iQube ST 5.3 kWh. PM E-DRIVE is designed for mass-market adoption, so the premium segment is deliberately excluded.
Does a bigger battery get a bigger subsidy?
No. The ₹5,000 cap is reached at 2 kWh, so every eligible scooter above that gets the same amount.
Which is the cheapest scooter that gets the full ₹5,000?
The Bounce Infinity Infinity E1 2.0 kWh at ₹68,999 ex-showroom, with a 2.0 kWh pack.