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Delhi EV Policy 2.0: Subsidy for women, Rs 1 lakh incentive for 4-wheelers
- January 05, 2026
Source: NDTV
The Delhi government is gearing up to roll out a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0, aimed at fast-tracking clean mobility across the national capital. Draft recommendations, reviewed by the Transport Department, propose sharply increased incentives, support for local manufacturing, and major power infrastructure upgrades to meet the city's growing EV demand.
Tamil Nadu extends 100 percent EV road tax exemption until 2027
- January 01, 2026
Source: Saur Energy
Tamil Nadu government has extended its 100 per cent road tax exemption for all battery-operated vehicles by two years - from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. The decision, announced through a government order, aims to sustain the state’s momentum in promoting clean mobility and supporting local EV manufacturing.
India sets the benchmark for electric tractors with new national test standard
- December 30, 2025
Source: Manufacturing Today
Indian Standard IS 19262: 2025, titled Electric Agricultural Tractors—Test Code, created by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), aims to enhance the safety, reliability, and performance of electric agricultural tractors through standardised testing protocols.
PM E-DRIVE scheme targets emission cuts through large-scale e-bus deployment
- December 09, 2025
Source: DD News
The Centre’s PM E-DRIVE scheme, notified on September 29, 2024, aims to cut emissions from public transport through the large-scale deployment of electric buses across major cities. The programme has an outlay of ₹4,391 crore for the rollout of 14,028 e-buses in nine cities with populations above 40 lakh — Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat and Pune.
India Installs 39,485 EV Chargers Under PM E-Drive Scheme
- December 08, 2025
Source: Construction World
To address EV users’ range anxiety, the Ministry of Power has issued the Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 2024. These outline the standards and protocols required to create a connected and interoperable national charging network, including battery-swapping and charging stations. Setting up charging stations is an unlicensed activity, enabling private-sector participation. Additionally, Rs 2 billion has been allocated under the PM E-Drive Scheme for establishing public charging stations.
India extends PM E-Drive scheme with new revisions
- August 14, 2025
Source: Electrive
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended the scheme’s deadline from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2028. The original end date remains in place for electric two-wheelers, electric rickshaws and carts, and electric three-wheelers (L5 category). Subsidies will continue for an additional two years only for electric ambulances, electric buses, electric trucks and other emerging EV types, along with public charging stations and the upgrading of testing agencies.
India rolls out first-ever e-truck incentive scheme under PM Modi’s Green Mobility Vision
- July 11, 2025
Source: Press Information Bureau
The Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, has launched a groundbreaking scheme to provide financial incentives for electric trucks (e-trucks) under the PM E-DRIVE initiative. This marks the first time the Government of India is extending direct support for electric trucks, aiming to accelerate the country’s transition to clean, efficient, and sustainable freight mobility.
Electric vehicle registrations surge 17% to nearly 2 million
- April 16, 2025
Source: The Financial Express
Electric vehicle (EV) registrations in India touched 1.97 million units in FY25, driven primarily by strong growth in the two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments, according to data shared by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). This marks a 17% increase over FY24.
Delhi government approves 3-month extension of EV policy, continues power subsidy
- April 15, 2025
Source: Business Standard
The Delhi government has approved extension of its Electric Vehicle (EV) policy by three months and continuation of power subsidy in the national capital.
Delhi Draft EV Policy 2.0 seeks ban on petrol, diesel & CNG 2Ws from Aug 2026
- April 08, 2025
Source: Business Standard
According to the draft EV Policy 2.0 recommendations, no new CNG auto-rickshaw registrations will be allowed in Delhi starting August 15, 2025. The draft policy also proposes a complete ban on petrol and CNG two-wheelers from August 15, 2026. It also proposes no registration of fossil fuel-powered three-wheeler goods carriers from August 15, 2025.