Bhubaneswar: The Centre has extended key incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) while easing manufacturing norms, citing energy security concerns and supply chain disruptions linked to the West Asia situation.
Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Hanif Qureshi said the move aligns with India’s push for clean mobility and the broader vision of AtmaNirbhar Bharat.
Under the PM e-DRIVE scheme, subsidies for electric three-wheeler rickshaws have been extended by two years, with the new deadline set for March 2028. Incentives for electric two-wheelers, widely used across the country, have also been extended by three months until July 31, 2026.
The government has additionally relaxed norms under the Phased Manufacturing Programme for electric trucks and buses by six months, in response to supply chain disruptions arising from the ongoing crisis in West Asia.
Officials said the phased manufacturing programme continues to play a crucial role in determining subsidy levels and promoting indigenous production in the EV sector.
The measures are aimed at sustaining EV adoption momentum, supporting domestic manufacturing, and reducing dependence on imports, even as global uncertainties impact supply chains.
-OdishaAge
