{"id":2763,"date":"2025-12-09T10:34:59","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T05:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/commercialbhp.com\/blogs\/?p=2763"},"modified":"2025-12-09T11:48:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T06:18:29","slug":"pm-e-drive-2025-big-boost-for-ev-buyers-and-fleets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/commercialbhp.com\/blogs\/pm-e-drive-2025-big-boost-for-ev-buyers-and-fleets\/","title":{"rendered":"PM E Drive 2025 Big Boost for EV Buyers and Fleets"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2763\" class=\"elementor elementor-2763\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25e60ee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"25e60ee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb3a51a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb3a51a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>India\u2019s electric mobility landscape is entering a new era with the launch of <strong>PM E-Drive 2025<\/strong>. This ambitious federal program aims to accelerate the adoption of electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, commercial EVs, and public transport electrification. With rising fuel prices, stricter emission standards, and a growing demand for sustainable mobility, PM E-Drive 2025 offers financial incentives, robust charging infrastructure, and comprehensive support for both individual and fleet EV adoption.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-789cdde elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"789cdde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is PM E-Drive 2025?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-952b8bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"952b8bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>PM E-Drive 2025<\/strong> is a nationwide campaign initiated by the central government to replace and enhance previous EV incentive schemes such as FAME II. The program\u2019s core objectives are to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Increase the adoption of electric vehicles across India<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Reduce vehicular pollution<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Make EVs more affordable and accessible<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Improve charging infrastructure<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Encourage domestic manufacturing of EVs and components<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Decrease reliance on imported fuels<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This inclusive scheme provides support for both businesses and private consumers, making it one of India\u2019s most comprehensive EV initiatives to date.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d67600e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d67600e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Objectives of the Scheme<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8151b2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8151b2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The main goals of PM E-Drive 2025 include:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Boosting EV Adoption:<\/strong> Wider access to EVs for individuals and businesses, especially in passenger, cargo, taxi, and public transport segments.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Strengthening Local Manufacturing:<\/strong> Promoting the use of Indian-made batteries, components, and advanced EV technologies.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Expanding Charging Infrastructure:<\/strong> Setting up thousands of new charging stations in urban, rural, and highway locations.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Ensuring Battery Safety:<\/strong> Enforcing rigorous quality and safety standards for batteries and thermal management systems.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6efe0da elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6efe0da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Eligibility: Who Can Benefit from PM E-Drive 2025?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e8ccc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e8ccc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The scheme is open to a wide range of users, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Two-Wheelers:<\/strong> Scooters, bikes, and delivery e-scooters<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Three-Wheelers:<\/strong> Passenger vehicles, freight loaders, electric rickshaws<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Commercial Vehicles:<\/strong> Fleets, LCVs, mini trucks, work vehicles<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Public Transport:<\/strong> City and inter-city e-buses<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Eligibility Criteria:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Registered businesses in India or Indian citizens<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Purchase from approved OEMs with valid GST invoices<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Application through official government portals<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b7e23a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b7e23a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Subsidy Structure and Incentives<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c5119f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c5119f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">PM E-Drive 2025 offers tailored financial incentives based on vehicle type and user category:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Two-Wheelers:<\/strong> Per kWh subsidy, making EVs more affordable for individuals and delivery operators.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Three-Wheelers:<\/strong> Incentives reduce upfront costs and monthly EMIs, encouraging a switch from diesel and CNG vehicles.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Cargo 3Ws &amp; Small EV Trucks:<\/strong> Specific support for logistics and last-mile delivery businesses.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>E-Buses:<\/strong> Substantial grants to state transport undertakings, supporting clean public transport.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Manufacturing Incentives:<\/strong> Grants for battery plants, motor\/controller assembly, and R&amp;D.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5437bbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5437bbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Impact on EV Adoption<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8860a4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8860a4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">PM E-Drive 2025 is poised to accelerate EV uptake across all key segments:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Two-Wheelers:<\/strong> Lower costs, better financing, more widespread adoption among students, commuters, and gig workers.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Three-Wheelers:<\/strong> Higher driver earnings due to reduced expenses, faster fleet replacement cycles.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Fleets:<\/strong> Logistics providers can electrify fleets quickly, benefiting from cost savings and operational efficiency.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddef0a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ddef0a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Expansion of Charging Infrastructure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21e7380 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21e7380\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A major highlight of PM E-Drive 2025 is the extensive rollout of charging infrastructure, including:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Public fast chargers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Community charging hubs<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Highway charging corridors<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Workplace fleet charging points<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Battery swapping stations<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This expansion reduces range anxiety, increases fleet uptime, and supports EV adoption beyond major cities.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddf081c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ddf081c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Battery Safety, Standards, and Quality Control<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed01d58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed01d58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Battery safety is at the core of the scheme, with requirements such as:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Compliance with AIS 156 Phase 3 standards<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mandatory safety assessments for battery management systems (BMS)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thermal management protocols<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Shockproof and waterproof battery designs<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fire-resistant cases<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These measures enhance user safety and build trust in EV technology.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fbb5e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1fbb5e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benefits for Fleets, Logistics, and Last-Mile Operators<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ae3a3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ae3a3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Lower Operating Costs:<\/strong> EVs have 70\u201380% lower per-kilometer expenses than petrol or diesel vehicles.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Higher Earnings:<\/strong> Lower EMIs and running costs lead to increased daily income for drivers.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Reduced Maintenance:<\/strong> Fewer moving parts mean less breakdown and downtime.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Insulation from Fuel Price Volatility:<\/strong> Fleets are less affected by fluctuating petrol and diesel prices.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Wider Adoption:<\/strong> Major companies like Amazon, Flipkart, BigBasket, Zomato, Swiggy, and logistics firms are rapidly electrifying their fleets.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b131dfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b131dfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Expert Insights<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3bf012 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3bf012\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Industry experts view PM E-Drive 2025 as a game-changer for India\u2019s EV sector:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Significant boost for fleet electrification<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Noticeable drop in EV prices<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Expanded charging networks enabling fleet growth<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">India poised to become a global EV manufacturing hub<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The scheme aligns well with India\u2019s clean mobility targets for 2030.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74ecc64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74ecc64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Thoughts<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f5004c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f5004c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"muitypography-root\">PM E-Drive 2025 is more than just another EV subsidy\u2014it\u2019s a comprehensive ecosystem strategy designed to transform mobility across India. From affordable pricing and expanded charging infrastructure to local manufacturing, battery safety, and fleet-focused incentives, the program offers substantial advantages for EV buyers, drivers, operators, and public transportation networks. For businesses and commercial mobility providers, PM E-Drive 2025 presents an unparalleled opportunity to shift to sustainable, profitable EV fleets.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb38104 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cb38104\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc8fc99 uael-faq-box-layout-yes align-at-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-faq\" data-id=\"dc8fc99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id='uael-faq-wrapper-231' class=\"uael-faq-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-faq-container uael-faq-layout-accordion\" data-layout=\"accordion\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-1539541\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-1539541 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-1-6ab6889a40b0c\">What is PM E-Drive 2025?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p class=\"muitypography-root\">A central government initiative providing subsidies and support for EV buyers, fleets, and manufacturers.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-94d320b\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-94d320b uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-2-6ab6889a40dd9\">Who can benefit from the scheme?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p class=\"muitypography-root\">Individuals (two- and three-wheeler buyers), drivers, delivery riders, logistics firms, and state transport undertakings.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-938a862\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-938a862 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-3-6ab6889a40e2a\">Are there incentives for commercial EVs?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p class=\"muitypography-root\">Yes, cargo three-wheelers, LCVs, and fleet vehicles all receive significant support.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-747ef7d\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-747ef7d uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-4-6ab6889a40e84\">Does the scheme support charging infrastructure?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p class=\"muitypography-root\">Yes, it includes large-scale expansion of fast-charging and battery swapping networks.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-34cdd53\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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