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The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme, launched by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, has significantly boosted the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) nationwide by offering demand incentives for various EV categories and supporting the establishment of EV infrastructure. The scheme aims to make electric
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The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme, initiated by India's Ministry of Heavy Industries, has significantly increased electric vehicle adoption by providing demand incentives for various EV segments. The scheme supports nearly 28 lakh EVs with incentives contributed to reducing upfront costs for
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The Ministry of Heavy Industries has successfully met its target for electric three-wheelers (e-3W) under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, achieving 2.88 lakh units ahead of schedule. Launched in September 2024, the scheme closed e-3W incentives by December 26, 2025. This milestone signifies substantial progress in India’s e-mobility goals,
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The Government of India has launched the PM E-DRIVE scheme with a financial allocation of Rs. 2,000 crore to establish public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the country, including in tribal and backward areas. The scheme supports proposals from government bodies, state enterprises, and private players, offering subsidies
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The Indian Ministry of Heavy Industries announces a significant push toward enhancing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. On December 9, 2025, it was revealed that the Ministry of Power has issued new guidelines for the installation and operation of EV charging stations across the country. Emphasizing scalability and interoperability, the guidelines
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The Ministry of Heavy Industries in India has reported significant growth in electric vehicle (EV) penetration from 2020 to 2025, rising from 0.71% to 7.50%. To support this transition, several government schemes have been introduced. These include the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto components
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The Indian Ministry of Heavy Industries announces a significant push toward enhancing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. On December 9, 2025, it was revealed that the Ministry of Power has issued new guidelines for the installation and operation of EV charging stations across the country. Emphasizing scalability and interoperability, the guidelines
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The PM E-DRIVE scheme, launched on September 29, 2024, aims to reduce public transport emissions by deploying 14,028 e-buses across nine major Indian cities with over 40 lakh population. The initiative, with a budget of Rs. 4,391 crore, includes setting up electric vehicle charging stations across the country,
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The Ministry of Heavy Industries has reported the distribution of Rs. 1,634.62 crore under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme by November 23, 2025. Aiming to boost electric mobility, the scheme includes a Rs. 500 crore allocation for e-ambulances, extending support till March 2028, while grants for public charging infrastructure
PM E-DRIVE Scheme
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended the PM E-DRIVE Scheme's duration by two years, now set to run until March 31, 2028. Initially launched in September 2024 with a budget of ₹10,900 crore for two years, the scheme aims to promote electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure
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As of August 1, 2025, India has installed a total of 29,277 public electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS), with 2,326 located in Uttar Pradesh. The government has allocated Rs. 2,000 crore under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme to enhance EV charging infrastructure across the country. New guidelines for
EV Charging Stations
The Ministry of Heavy Industries reports that 29,277 public electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) have been installed across India, as per the Ministry of Power. The installation follows the guidelines issued for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and battery swapping stations. A budget of Rs. 2,000 crore has been