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PM E-DRIVE Scheme ⚡
📅 Published 12 Aug 2026 · Aug 2026
PM E-DRIVE Scheme ⚡
Key Facts
- Full form: Prime Minister's Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement.
- Implemented by Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI).
- Scheme notified: 29 September 2024.
- Extended up to 31 March 2028.
- Total outlay: ₹11,900 crore.
- e-2W incentive amended to:
- ₹2,500/kWh
- Maximum ₹5,000 per vehicle
- Applicable for April 2025–March 2028.
Objectives
- Faster EV adoption
- Charging infrastructure
- EV manufacturing ecosystem
UPSC Mains — GS-III
EVs → Energy security + decarbonisation + import reduction + clean mobility + domestic manufacturing
Memory:
E-DRIVE → EV → ₹11,900 cr → March 2028
📝 Relevant Exams:
UPSC