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India Achieves Target for Electric L5 Three-Wheelers Under PM E-DRIVE Scheme Ahead of Schedule

India has hit its full deployment target for electric three-wheelers (L5) under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme ahead of schedule, with around 2.88 lakh units sold and incentives for the segment closing after December 26, 2025. Support for electric two-wheelers and e-rickshaws/e-carts will continue until March 31, 2026.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | January 01, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 475

Ola Electric Bags INR 366.78 Crore PLI-Auto Incentive for FY25

Ola Electric has secured a sanction of INR 366.78 crore from the Ministry of Heavy Industries under the PLI-Auto Scheme for FY 2024–25, recognising its scale, localisation, and technology-driven EV manufacturing capabilities.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | December 26, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1533

ARAI–Micelio Digital Twin Lab Becomes Fully Operational, Set to Transform EV Testing Technologies

The Digital Twin Lab is designed to enable simulation-led development for Electric Vehicles (EVs), providing startups, MSMEs and OEMs with the tools to accelerate design, validation and deployment. Its capabilities and impact on India's mobility ecosystem will be showcased at Micelio’s ‘Global Clean Mobility Summit 2025.'

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | October 11, 2025 | By News Bureau | 888

C-DAC and ICAT Collaborate to Develop Indigenous Automotive Solutions

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) have signed an MoU to jointly develop indigenous, future-ready technologies for India’s automotive sector.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | October 10, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 946

Govt. Revises PM E-DRIVE Scheme, Updates Incentives for E-Rickshaws, E-Carts, and L5 E-3 Wheelers

The Ministry of Heavy Industries revises PM E-DRIVE incentives, adjusting caps and per-kWh support for e-rickshaws, e-carts, and L5 e-3 wheelers, with changes effective immediately and funds allocated for FY 2024-26.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | August 15, 2025 | By EI News Network | 2327

Govt Extends PM E-DRIVE Scheme by 2 Years till March 2028 for Electric Buses, Trucks and Ambulances

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended the PM E-DRIVE scheme by two years until March 31, 2028, to boost EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and domestic manufacturing, under its INR 10,900 crore outlay.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | August 08, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2644

MHI Amends PM E-DRIVE Scheme, Tightens Localisation Norms for EV Charging Components

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has amended the Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, tightening localisation norms and setting phased deadlines for domestic production of key EV public charging station components.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | July 22, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2026

Bengaluru to Receive 4,500 Electric Buses Under PM e-Drive Scheme

Bengaluru is set to receive 4,500 electric buses, the highest allocation among five cities, under the Union government’s INR 10,900 crore PM e-Drive scheme. Delhi will receive 2,800 buses whereas Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Surat will receive 2,000, 1,000 and 600 electric buses, respectively.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | July 09, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1059

MHI Launches Portal under SPMEPCI to Push for Domestic Manufacturing of EV Passenger Cars

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the application portal for the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI), inviting global and domestic players to invest a minimum of INR 4,150 crore and help position India as a premier hub for electric vehicle manufacturing.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | June 25, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1544

MHI Issues Update on Localization Rules in PM E-Drive Scheme to Boost Domestic EV Manufacturing

The government has banned the import of battery modules, requiring all production, including cell-to-cell connections, bus bar fitment, and thermal management system integration, to take place in India.

Ministry Of Heavy Industries | March 05, 2025 | By Aishwarya | 4667