PM E-DRIVE Scheme

PM E-Drive Scheme Latest News

Recently, under the PM E-Drive, ₹2,000 crore is allocated to set up 72,000 public EV charging stations across India.

About PM E-DRIVE Scheme

• The PM E-DRIVE (Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) scheme is a flagship initiative launched to accelerate electric mobility in India through demand incentives and charging infrastructure support.
• It aims to reduce transport-related carbon emissions, improve air quality, and enhance energy security by decreasing fossil fuel dependency.
• The scheme has a total financial outlay of ₹10,900 crore and will be implemented from 2024 to 2026.

Key Objectives and Scope

• To promote the adoption of EVs by supporting the purchase of electric vehicles (e-2Ws, e-3Ws, e-buses, e-ambulances, and e-trucks).
• To deploy a robust national EV charging grid to reduce range anxiety and ensure seamless mobility across cities and highways.
• To provide direct demand incentives through Aadhaar-authenticated e-vouchers sent to the buyer’s mobile number after EV purchase.

BHEL as Nodal Agency

• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is being considered the nodal agency for:
  • Demand aggregation for charging infrastructure.
  • Development of a Unified EV Super App for users across India.
• The app will offer real-time charger availability, slot booking, payment integration, and deployment progress tracking, ensuring digital ease-of-use for all EV stakeholders.

PM E-Drive Scheme FAQs

Q1: What is the PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme?
Ans: The PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme is a Central Government initiative to deploy 10,000 electric buses in 169 cities across India under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to promote green urban mobility.

Q2: What are the objectives of the PM E-Bus Sewa?
Ans: The scheme aims to reduce urban pollution, encourage the adoption of electric vehicles, create employment, and enhance public transport accessibility in underserved cities.

Q3: Which ministry is responsible for implementing the PM E-Bus Sewa?
Ans: The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).

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Source: PIB