Entities may set up, operate, and maintain EV charging stations directly, or engage Charge Point Operators (CPOs) for the same. File
| Photo Credit: The Hindu In order to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles, the government has brought guidelines for availing subsidy for vehicle charging stations, battery swapping stations and battery charging stations offering up to 100% subsidies. The guidelines are under the ₹10,000 crore PM E-drive scheme for promotion of electric vehicles in the country within which ₹2,000 crore has been apportioned for charging infrastructure. The guidelines released late on Sunday (September 28, 2025) evening identifies entities that are eligible for subsidies and offers support for deployment of upstream infrastructure costs, and in certain cases, also for EV Supply Equipment (EVSE) costs. Upstream infrastructure includes distribution transformers, low- and high-tension cables, distribution boxes, circuit breakers/isolators, mounting structures, fencing, and civil works. EVSE consists of EV chargers including charging guns. According to the scheme guidelines, ministries of the Government of India, Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), States and Union Territories, and public sector undertakings (PSUs) under them are eligible to submit proposals to the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI). These entities will be required to appoint nodal agencies to aggregate demand and identify suitable locations for charging stations before forwarding proposals to the ministry.
Published: September 29, 2025 4:51 pm
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