Patna. There is good news for people planning to buy electric vehicles in Bihar. The state government has simplified the process of getting subsidies to promote e-vehicles. Now people will not have to wait for months after applying for the grant. The Transport Department has implemented a new system, under which a target has been set to approve eligible applications within seven working days.
Earlier, applications for this scheme were taken through Google Form. Because of this, many times it took one to three months to get the grant. Now the facility of online application has been started on the official website of the Transport Department. According to Transport Minister Damodar Rawat, the government wants more and more people to adopt electric vehicles and it should be easy to get subsidy for it.
How much subsidy will you get on buying EV?
Under the revised Electric Vehicle Policy 2026 of Bihar, there is a provision to provide financial assistance on the purchase of two-wheeler and four-wheeler electric vehicles. According to the available information, women can get a grant of Rs 10 to 12 thousand on two-wheelers and a maximum of Rs 1 lakh on the purchase of four-wheeler electric vehicles.
Apply online now
To avail the benefits of this scheme, interested vehicle owners can apply by visiting the official website portal of the Transport Department. While applying, it is important to fill the Aadhaar number and vehicle registration certificate (RC) information correctly.
Documents required for application
To get the grant, documents like Aadhar Card, PAN Card, RC of vehicle, canceled check and caste certificate as per eligibility may be required. If an old application is facing issues due to lack of documents, applicants can proceed with the process by uploading the missing documents.
Now you won't have to wait long
According to the department, till October around two thousand applications had been received and grants worth more than Rs 16 lakh had been distributed. The new online system is expected to speed up the scrutiny and approval of applications. This will provide relief to those buying electric vehicles in Bihar and can also help in reducing pollution.