Up to 8% Discount on New Vehicles Under Ashok Leyland and Switch Mobility Replacement Scheme

By Amit Jangra | Published Date : June 17, 2026

Ashok Leyland and Switch Mobility join Delhi-NCR's vehicle replacement scheme, offering discounts and benefits to encourage cleaner commercial vehicle adoption.

For many transport operators, replacing an old vehicle is something they keep delaying. The reason is simple. Buying a new truck or bus requires a lot of money and many businesses prefer to continue using their existing vehicles for as long as possible.

Now a new government-backed programme is trying to change that situation. Ashok Leyland and its electric vehicle company Switch Mobility have become the first manufacturers to join the Delhi-NCR vehicle replacement scheme. The programme is focused on helping owners move away from older commercial vehicles and switch to cleaner options.

Discounts and Other Financial Benefits

Table of Contents

1. Discounts and Other Financial Benefits

2. Focus on Cleaner Commercial Transport

3. More Brands Could Join Soon

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One thing that is getting attention is the list of financial benefits available under the scheme. Buyers purchasing eligible vehicles can get an 8 percent discount on the ex-showroom price from participating manufacturers.

There are additional benefits as well. Vehicle owners may receive support on loan interest payments and fixed fuel vouchers are planned for a period of five years. For transport businesses, these savings could make a noticeable difference over time.

Some state governments in the region may also offer road tax concessions and registration fee waivers. Because of this, many operators are expected to calculate whether replacing their old trucks now makes more financial sense than continuing with ageing vehicles.

Focus on Cleaner Commercial Transport

The programme mainly targets commercial vehicles that follow BS-IV or older emission standards. Owners are being encouraged to replace them with BS-VI compliant models or electric vehicles.

Fleet owners usually keep a vehicle for many years before replacing it. Because of that, a number of old trucks and old mini trucks are still working on roads today. The new programme may give some operators an extra reason to move towards newer and cleaner vehicles.

The government hopes cleaner vehicles will help reduce pollution levels across the Delhi-NCR region over the coming years.

More Brands Could Join Soon

This is only the first step. More vehicle companies may become part of the scheme in the coming months. If that happens, transport operators will have more options to choose from when buying a new vehicle.

The scheme is designed to cover more than two lakh older commercial vehicles over a two-year period. That includes a large number of trucks and buses currently operating in the region.

Whether buyers choose diesel, BS-VI models or electric alternatives such as future Switch Mobility mini trucks, the main goal remains the same — replacing older, higher-emission vehicles with cleaner and more efficient ones.

Right now, a lot of transporters are simply waiting to see how things move ahead. If the discounts and other benefits are actually easy to get, more people may start replacing their old vehicles sooner than planned.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles

1. What is the Delhi-NCR Vehicle Replacement Scheme?

Ans: It is a government initiative that encourages owners of older commercial vehicles to replace them with newer BS-VI or electric vehicles.

2. What discount is available under the scheme?

Ans: Eligible buyers can receive up to 8% discount on the ex-showroom price of new vehicles offered by participating manufacturers.

3. Which companies have joined the scheme first?

Ans: Ashok Leyland and Switch Mobility are the first manufacturers to officially join the Delhi-NCR vehicle replacement programme.

4. Which vehicles are eligible for replacement?

Ans: The scheme mainly targets BS-IV and older commercial trucks and buses registered in the Delhi-NCR region.

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