Parliament Question: Installation of EV Charging Stations

**Executive Summary** This document presents the Ministry of Heavy Industries' response to a parliamentary question regarding the installation of EV charging stations in India. It outlines the eligibility criteria for entities to set up, operate, and maintain EV charging stations, details financial assistance and subsidy provisions under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, and references guidelines and mechanisms for implementation and coordination, with further guidelines issued on September 26th, 2025. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Regulatory Framework:** * Setting up EV charging stations (EVCS) is an unlicensed activity. * Any institution/entity, including manufacturers of EVs/EV chargers and private entities, can set up, operate, and maintain EVCS across India. * **PM E-DRIVE Scheme:** * Rs.2,000 crore allocated for public EVCS/charging infrastructure pan India. * Eligible entities for subsidy include GoI Ministries, Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)/ Autonomous bodies under GoI Ministries, States/Union Territories, and their PSUs. * Nodal Agencies are appointed to aggregate demand and oversee implementation. * **Subsidy Provisions (by Location Category):** * **Category A:** State/Central Govt. Premises (Govt. offices, residential complexes, hospitals, educational institutes, CPSEs): 100% subsidy on upstream infrastructure and EVSE, available to private individuals for charging EVs without restrictions (free public access). * **Category B:** Locations in cities and along highways owned/controlled/managed by State/Central Govt. or public sector undertakings: 80% on upstream infrastructure and 70% on EVSE. * **Category C:** All other locations, e.g., streets, shopping malls, Highways/Expressways: 80% on Upstream Infrastructure. * **Category D:** Battery Swapping Stations (BSS)/Battery Charging Stations (BCS) deployed at any location: 80% on Upstream Infrastructure. * **Cost Benchmarks:** * Costs for upstream infrastructure and EVSE are based on Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) benchmarks. * **Implementation and Coordination:** * Mechanisms for installation and maintenance of EV charging stations are outlined in "Operational Guidelines for Deployment of EV Public Charging Stations (EV PCS) under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme" issued on September 26, 2025. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: Government of India (Ministries and PSUs)** * **Impact:** Eligible to receive subsidies for setting up EV charging stations in specified locations. Required to appoint nodal agencies for demand aggregation and oversight. * **Action Required:** Submit proposals for EV public charging stations (EVPCS) under the PM E-DRIVE scheme and adhere to guidelines issued by the Ministry of Heavy Industries. **Stakeholder: State Governments/Union Territories and their PSUs** * **Impact:** Eligible to receive subsidies for setting up EV charging stations in specified locations. Responsible for appointing nodal agencies and overseeing implementation within their jurisdiction. * **Action Required:** Submit proposals for EV public charging stations (EVPCS) under the PM E-DRIVE scheme and ensure compliance with the scheme's guidelines. **Stakeholder: Private Entities (including EV/EV Charger Manufacturers)** * **Impact:** Free to set up, operate, and maintain EVCS across India, and can set up facilities for private users at government locations without restrictions. * **Action Required:** Establish EV charging stations across India. Follow guidelines set by the Ministry of Power on September 17, 2024. **Stakeholder: General Public** * **Impact:** Increased availability of EV charging infrastructure, particularly in government premises and public locations, can freely access charging at government locations. * **Action Required:** Utilize the EV charging infrastructure being deployed and plan use according to the operational guidelines.

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