The Ministry of Heavy Industries allocated 2,000 crore rupees for electric vehicle charging station subsidies under the 10,900 crore rupee PM E-DRIVE program. Government buildings that provide free public charging access will receive full funding for infrastructure and equipment costs. Other public sites receive 80 percent infrastructure support and 70 percent equipment funding. Battery swapping stations qualify for 80 percent subsidies.
Cities with populations exceeding one million will receive priority placement, along with smart cities and major highway corridors. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd will implement the program, and IFCI will manage project operations. The agency plans a mobile application to integrate charger networks with booking capabilities and payment systems. Authorities will distribute 70 percent of subsidies during procurement and the remainder after stations begin operations.
Cities with populations exceeding one million will receive priority placement, along with smart cities and major highway corridors. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd will implement the program, and IFCI will manage project operations. The agency plans a mobile application to integrate charger networks with booking capabilities and payment systems. Authorities will distribute 70 percent of subsidies during procurement and the remainder after stations begin operations.
