Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Ashok Leyland opts out of e-ambulance scheme
Ashok Leyland, a big truck company, has decided not to join a government scheme called PM E-DRIVE for making electric ambulances.
The scheme has money to help make different kinds of electric vehicles, including ambulances.
Ashok Leyland said they have other things to focus on right now.
They are more interested in making electric buses.
Another company, Tata Motors, will join the scheme for electric ambulances and vans.
The government is giving money to make more electric vehicles, and Tata Motors thinks this is a good idea.
Ashok Leyland is the leader in making buses and will join all the tenders for electric buses.
They recently had a problem with a tender but are now trying again with a new one.
Ashok Leyland opts out of PM E-DRIVE scheme for e-ambulances, citing more attractive opportunities and pending notification.
The scheme, with a budget of ₹10,900 crore, aims to incentivize various electric vehicles, including e-ambulances.
Ashok Leyland will focus on e-buses and participate in all upcoming tenders for them.
Tata Motors will participate in the e-ambulance and electric van tenders under the PM E-DRIVE scheme.
Ashok Leyland recently faced a technical glitch in a tender but will participate in a new one for 6,000 buses.
- Who
- Ashok Leyland and Tata Motors
- What
- Ashok Leyland's decision to opt out of the PM E-DRIVE scheme for e-ambulances
- When
- January 23, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- Ashok Leyland found other opportunities more attractive and the notification for e-ambulances is pending; Tata Motors is focusing on full electrification
Ashok Leyland
Tata Motors
Participation in PM E-DRIVE scheme for e-ambulances
Ashok Leyland
Opted out, citing more attractive opportunities and lack of notification for e-ambulances
Tata Motors
Will participate, focusing on full electrification
- Company
- Ashok Leyland
- Scheme
- PM E-DRIVE
- Total Scheme Budget
- ₹10,900 crore
- E-ambulance Budget
- ₹500 crore
- Scheme Duration
- October 1, 2024 - March 21, 2026
- Ashok Leyland's Focus
- E-buses
- Tata Motors' Focus
- E-ambulances and electric vans