Ashok Leyland and Switch Mobility Become First OEMs to Join Government’s Vehicle Replacement Scheme

By Jony Shekhawat | Published Date : June 19, 2026

Ashok Leyland and Switch Mobility have become the first OEMs to join the Government of India’s ₹9,585 crore vehicle replacement scheme, offering incentives to help replace older commercial vehicles in Delhi-NCR with cleaner BS-VI and electric models.

Jun 19, 2026 | 3 min read | Ashok Leyland Commercial Vehicles

Ashok Leyland and Switch Mobility are the vehicle makers to join the Government of India's vehicle replacement scheme that is worth ₹9,585 crore. This scheme is really simple. The main goal of the vehicle replacement scheme is to get rid of vehicles that pollute the air. The Government of India wants to replace these vehicles with cleaner vehicles, such as BS-VI and electric vehicles. The Government of India will do this in the Delhi-NCR area. The vehicle replacement scheme will take place over two years. Ashok Leyland and Switch Mobility are part of the vehicle replacement scheme. The vehicle replacement scheme will help the environment by using vehicles like BS-VI and electric vehicles.

Discounts and Other Benefits Announced for Buyers

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1. Discounts and Other Benefits Announced for Buyers

2. More Than Two Lakh Vehicle Owners Could Benefit

3. More Vehicle Manufacturers Expected to Come On Board

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Ashok Leyland and Switch Mobility have signed an agreement with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. This makes them the first companies to join the government’s plan to replace old vehicles. The plan is to remove commercial vehicles from the roads in Delhi-NCR. These old vehicles will be replaced with new ones.

The people who own buses and trucks will be encouraged to buy new ones that are better for the environment. These new vehicles will be BS-VI or electric. They will reduce pollution and help improve the air quality in the region.

This plan is also going to help the companies that make vehicles. Many people who own fleets of vehicles will want to replace their vehicles with new and better ones. This will be good, for Ashok Leyland and Switch Mobility and the commercial vehicle market.

More Than Two Lakh Vehicle Owners Could Benefit

The scheme is targeted at BS-IV and older commercial vehicles registered in Delhi-NCR. Government estimates suggest that more than two lakh buses and trucks could be replaced during the programme period. Nearly 2.07 lakh vehicle owners are expected to benefit. Out of these, around 1.91 lakh are truck owners, while over 16,000 are bus owners.

For many transport operators, the scheme could make fleet replacement easier by reducing the overall cost of purchasing a new vehicle. It may also create fresh demand for Ashok Leyland trucks and other modern commercial vehicles designed to deliver better efficiency and lower operating costs.

More Vehicle Manufacturers Expected to Come On Board

Officials see this first MoU as an important step in getting the programme off the ground. Ashok Leyland and Switch Mobility have already signed up for this. Now people are waiting to see which other companies will join in the next few weeks. When more companies that make vehicles get involved, people who own vehicles will have choices. The program will help more people use vehicles for work and it will create new opportunities for all kinds of vehicles like big trucks and small trucks that carry things around town. Ashok Leyland and Switch Mobility are part of this program. It is going to be good for people who use electric commercial vehicles. This is because it has a natural tone, like something a person would write and it does not use the same phrases over and over.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles

Q1. What is the starting price of Ashok Leyland commercial vehicles in India?

Ans. Ashok Leyland commercial vehicles start at around ₹7 lakh for entry-level light commercial vehicles, while heavy-duty trucks and premium models can cost over ₹50 lakh depending on the application and configuration.

Q2. Which Ashok Leyland truck offers the highest loading capacity?

Ans. Ashok Leyland's heavy-duty truck range includes models with gross vehicle weights exceeding 50 tonnes. These trucks are commonly used for long-haul transportation, mining and infrastructure-related operations.

Q3. What mileage do Ashok Leyland trucks generally offer?

Ans. Mileage varies based on the model, load and driving conditions. Light commercial vehicles may deliver around 8–15 km/l, while heavy-duty trucks typically offer mileage according to route conditions and payload requirements.

Q4. Which Ashok Leyland vehicle is best for small business cargo transport?

Ans. Many small business owners prefer models such as the Ashok Leyland Dost and Bada Dost series. These vehicles are widely used for local deliveries, market transportation and last-mile cargo movement due to their payload capacity and operating efficiency.

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