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India Allocates INR 2,000 Cr for EV Charging Expansion

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-02T11:25:46.893683+05:30

- The Indian government has allocated INR 2,000 Cr under the PM E-DRIVE scheme to enhance EV charging infrastructure. - The aim is to increase public charging stations from 32,500 to 72,300 by FY26, accommodating the rise in EV users. - Inputs from 14 states have been received, and an interministerial meeting has been held for finalizing guidelines by April. - Key locations for new charging stations include airports, highways, railways, and ports, with a focus on battery-swapping services. - The Ministry of Heavy Industries is collaborating with various state governments and national authorities to identify potential sites. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/centre-mulls-expansion-of-ev-charging-infra-with-inr-2000-cr-fund-report/)

The Indian government has allocated INR 2,000 Cr under the PM E-DRIVE scheme to enhance EV charging infrastructure.
The aim is to increase public charging stations from 32,500 to 72,300 by FY26, accommodating the rise in EV users.
Inputs from 14 states have been received, and an interministerial meeting has been held for finalizing guidelines by April.
Key locations for new charging stations include airports, highways, railways, and ports, with a focus on battery-swapping services.
The Ministry of Heavy Industries is collaborating with various state governments and national authorities to identify potential sites.

Source: Inc42