EV Infrastructure

PM E-DRIVE SCHEME: SUCCESS, FEATURES, CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD

The PM E-DRIVE Scheme, replacing FAME-II with a ₹10,900 crore outlay, has driven over 22 lakh EV sales by January 2026, prioritising e-buses and two-wheelers. Aadhaar-linked e-vouchers and charging expansion improve delivery, but lithium dependence, grid greening, and infrastructure gaps demand stronger domestic manufacturing and ecosystem development.