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E-Cycle Subsidy: Get Rs.7,000 Subsidy on First 10,000 e-Cycles, Check Eligibility Here

The cheapest on-road e-cycle will cost Rs 23 thousand 499 after subsidies, while the costliest will cost Rs 38 thousand 185. The Delhi government has approved the subsidization of 13 different e-cycle types.

Updated on: 19 June, 2022 11:17 AM IST By: Binita Kumari
The cheapest on-road e-cycle will cost Rs 23 thousand 499 after subsidies, while the costliest will cost Rs 38 thousand 185.

The national capital Delhi will be the first state in the country to offer a subsidy for the purchase of an electric bicycle. The dealers will be provided information about Monday. The subsidized website will be available starting on Wednesday.

The cheapest on-road e-cycle will cost Rs 23 thousand 499 after subsidies, while the costliest will cost Rs 38 thousand 185. The Delhi government has approved the subsidization of 13 different e-cycle types.

A 5,000-rupee subsidy will be given to the first 1000 e-cycles, with an additional 2,000-rupee rebate. The e-cycle sale process will begin soon. Hero has the highest number of government-approved e-cycle models.

It's worth noting that residents of Delhi can now apply to the Transport Department for a variety of acceptable models. Only one e-cycle will be subsidized per person. They must be Delhi residents. The Aadhaar Card will be linked to it.

A passenger e-cycle may travel up to 45 kilometres on a single charge. The e-cycle subsidy is likely to pique the buyer's curiosity.

E-Cycle Subsidy: Eligibility Criteria

  • An additional Rs 2,000 subsidy would be offered on the first 1000 e-cycles, in addition to a Rs 5,000 subsidy.

  • The Delhi government has approved the highest number of e-cycle models for Hero.

  • Only one e-cycle will be subsidized per individual.

  • To be eligible for the benefits, you must be a permanent resident of Delhi.

  • Only Delhi residents will be eligible for the subsidies. The e-cycles may be charged at home using charging kits similar to those used for cell phones.

Meanwhile, the first 5,000 buyers of heavy-duty cargo e-cycles and e-carts would receive a Rs 15,000 subsidy apiece, with prices ranging from Rs 40,000 to Rs 45,000 for cargo e-cycles, Rs 30,000 for e-carts, Rs 25,000- Rs 30,000 for e-cycles, and Rs 90,000 to nearly Rs 3 lakh for e-carts.

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