PM E-DRIVE scheme highlighted for faster electric mobility and charging infrastructure
01 Oct, 2026
PM E-DRIVE scheme highlighted for faster electric mobility and charging infrastructure
Unit 8 — Information and Communication Technology (ICT)Unit 9 — People, Development and Environment
What Happened?
The government highlighted the PM E-DRIVE scheme on 1 October 2026. The scheme has an outlay of ₹11,900 crore and has been extended to March 2028, supporting electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, e-ambulances, e-trucks, e-buses, charging infrastructure and testing-agency upgrades.
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