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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.
Government weighs EV charging expansion across key infra with ₹2,000 crore fund
- March 31, 2025
Source: Business Standard
The Union government is planning to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities across major public infrastructure including at airports, highways, and for the first time: ports, a senior official said, adding that the charging facilities are likely to come with battery-swapping services.
Himachal Pradesh aims to become a Green State by 2027 with focus on renewable energy and electric vehicles
- March 19, 2025
Source: Solar Quarter
Himachal Pradesh is set to become a green state by 2027, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy and electric vehicles. Recognizing the transport sector’s contribution to 16-20% of greenhouse gas emissions, the government has initiated the replacement of old buses with electric ones. In the next financial year, 500 e-buses will be procured, and government offices will gradually shift to EVs, starting with Hamirpur district. A 40% subsidy will be provided for purchasing e-vehicles.
India needs 39 lakh charging stations by 2030: Report
- February 06, 2025
Source: The Hindu
India’s EV charging market is at an inflection point, with more than $450 million (INR 30,000 crores approximately) already invested in start-ups operating charging networks and battery-swapping models. Yet, with only one public charger per 135 EVs — far below the global average of one per 6-20 EVs — urgent expansion is needed to meet India’s goal of 3.9 million charging stations by 2030, says a new report by GameChanger Law Advisors and venture capital firm Speciale Invest.