PM E-DRIVE Scheme

➕ Launch: Approved by the Union Cabinet with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore for two years to promote electric mobility in India.

➕ Ministry: Implemented by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI).

➕ Key Features:

-Subsidies: Incentives for electric two-wheelers (e-2Ws), three-wheelers (e-3Ws), e-ambulances, and e-trucks.
Support for 24.79 lakh e-2Ws, 3.16 lakh e-3Ws, and 14,028 e-buses.

-E-Vouchers: Introduction of Aadhaar-authenticated e-vouchers to streamline EV purchases.

-E-Ambulances: Deployment of e-ambulances to promote greener healthcare solutions.

-E-Buses: Procurement of 14,028 e-buses in cities with populations over 40 lakh.

-E-Trucks: Incentives for e-truck purchases, with additional support for scrapping old trucks.

-Charging Infrastructure: Setting up public charging stations, including 22,100 fast chargers for e-4Ws and 48,400 for e-2Ws/e-3Ws.

-Testing Infrastructure: Enhancing vehicle testing facilities for modern and emerging EV technologies.