India’s EV revolution is moving at full speed – over 5.67 million EVs have been registered, and schemes like FAME II, PM E-Drive & PLI are giving it a strong push. PM Modi’s launch of the Made-in-India e-VITARA marks a big step towards making India a global EV hub.
India’s EV Adoption – Moving into the Fast Lane!
By Feb 2025, over 5.67 million EVs have been registered in India.
This means EVs are no longer just a “future dream” but a ground reality.
This has been made possible due to Government’s flagship programs:
FAME II – Subsidy for electric buses & charging infra.
PM E-Drive – Focus on electrifying heavy polluters like trucks & buses.
PLI Schemes – To attract investment in auto & battery manufacturing.
PM e-Bus Sewa – Major push to bring EV buses to cities.
Big Milestone – Made in India e-VITARA
PM Modi launched Suzuki’s first global Battery EV – e-VITARA at Hansalpur plant (Ahmedabad).
Not just for India – it will be exported to 100+ countries.
Local manufacturing of battery electrodes has also started (Toshiba-Denso-Suzuki JV).
Over 80% of battery value will now be produced in India = less imports + strong step towards “Aatmanirbhar Bharat.”
EV Sales Growth
FY 2024–25 saw record-breaking sales:
E-2W (electric two-wheelers): 1.149 million units (21% YoY growth).
This shows EV adoption is now happening at the mass level, not just luxury segment.
This is more than just a shift in vehicles – it’s a transformation of the transport ecosystem:
Cleaner air 🌱
Economic growth 📈
Energy security ⚡
Government’s EV Roadmap
NEMMP 2020 & FAME I – Early stage push for EVs, ₹43 crore allocation for charging infra.
FAME II (2019) – ₹11,500 crore budget; big support for e-buses & charging stations (8,885 public stations operational by June 2025).
PLI-Auto (2021) – ₹25,938 crore; attracted ₹29,576 crore investments + 45k jobs created.
PLI-ACC Battery (2021) – ₹18,100 crore; 50 GWh target, 40 GWh approved so far.
PM E-Drive (2024–28) – ₹10,900 crore; subsidy for trucks & buses. Already:
2.479 million e-2W subsidized 🚴
0.315 million e-3W subsidized 🚙
5,643 e-trucks 🚛
14,028 e-buses 🚌
SPMEPCI (2024) – Special scheme for EV cars; minimum ₹4,150 crore investment, 15% import duty relaxation to attract global automakers.
PM e-Bus Sewa (2023) – ₹20,000 crore; 10,000 EV buses under PPP model, 7,293 buses approved by Aug 2025.
PM e-Bus PSM (2024) – ₹3,435 crore; payment security for e-bus operators to reduce risks.
India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) – 2025
NITI Aayog launched a scoring system to measure each State’s EV progress.
16 indicators (EV adoption, infra readiness, R&D).
Delhi, Maharashtra, Chandigarh = Frontrunners 🚀
Long-Term Goals
30% EV penetration by 2030 (EV30@30 global initiative).
1 billion tonnes CO₂ reduction by 2030.
Carbon intensity <45% by 2030.
Net Zero target by 2070.
Silent Revolution on Roads:
EVs are making India’s transport green, silent & efficient.
EV buses in cities, charging stations on highways = foundation of a new ecosystem.
Travelling “from point A to point B” is no longer just transport – it’s about building a sustainable future, where every km driven is better for the environment.
Bottom line: Green mobility in India is no longer a dream, it’s a reality. Policies + private investment + public adoption = India is on the path to becoming a global EV hub.
