PM E-DRIVE Scheme, Components and Features

PM E-DRIVE Scheme is India's initiative to accelerate EV adoption and build a nationwide electric vehicle ecosystem. With ₹10,900 crore outlay, it incentivizes e-2W, e-3W, e-buses, and charging infrastructure for cleaner transport.

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Context: Major cities in India accelerate e-Bus adoption under the PM E-Drive scheme.

PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE Scheme)

The PM E-DRIVE Scheme aims to support the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country through subsidies and demand incentives on electric models in different categories, installation of public charging stations, modernisation of vehicle testing agencies, etc.

Aim: To support the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country through subsidies and demand incentives on electric models in different categories, installation of public charging stations, modernisation of vehicle testing agencies etc.
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Heavy Industries.

Also Read: New Electric Vehicle Policy

Components of the PM E-DRIVE Scheme

Subsidies and Demand Incentives: The scheme allocates Rs 3,679 crore to incentivise the purchase of electric two-wheelers (e-2Ws), three-wheelers (e-3Ws), electric ambulances, trucks, and other emerging EV categories.
E-Vouchers for EV Buyers: Adhar authenticated E-Vouchers will be issued under the scheme to avail demand incentives. These vouchers will be sent to the buyer’s registered mobile number after the purchase.
Procurement of E-buses: About 14,028 e-buses will be procured by state transport undertakings of 9 cities with a population of more than 40 lakh, namely Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Surat, Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad.
E-Ambulance Deployment: A budget of Rs 500 crore has been allocated to deploy electric ambulances.
Incentives for E-Trucks: Under this component Rs 500 crore has been allocated to promote the deployment of e-trucks, a major contributor to air pollution.
Improve Charging Infrastructure: Rs 2,000 crore will be allocated to install public charging stations (EVPCS) in cities with high EV penetration and along selected highways.