Date: 2026-05-12Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Prime Ministrer Modi’s Vision Driving India’s EV Revolution: Karnataka Gets 1,243 New EV Chargers Under PM E-DRIVE scheme, Bengaluru Hosts National EV Charging Conference
**Executive Summary**
The Union Minister for Heavy Industries, H.D. Kumaraswamy, announced the expansion of India’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure during the National EV Charging Conference in Bengaluru on May 12, 2026. Under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, Karnataka has been granted ₹123.26 crore for 1,243 new EV chargers, contributing to a nationwide approval of 4,874 chargers worth ₹503.86 crore. Key initiatives include the development of a unified charging app and massive financial outlays for battery and vehicle manufacturing to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2070.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Infrastructure Expansion**
* Approval of 1,243 new EV chargers specifically for Karnataka with a financial outlay of ₹123.26 crore.
* Nationwide approval of 4,874 EV chargers across various states (including Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu) totaling ₹503.86 crore.
* Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have already installed 8,932 chargers under the FAME-II scheme with a ₹873.5 crore subsidy.
* **PM E-DRIVE Scheme and Financial Outlays**
* The PM E-DRIVE Scheme is a ₹10,900 crore initiative targeting the adoption of electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, buses, and trucks.
* ₹2,000 crore is specifically earmarked for the deployment of public EV charging infrastructure.
* Other supporting schemes include the ₹18,100 crore PLI ACC Scheme for battery manufacturing and the ₹25,938 crore PLI Auto Scheme for clean vehicles.
* The recently launched ₹7,280 crore REPM Scheme aims for self-reliance in rare earth magnet manufacturing.
* **Digital and Strategic Initiatives**
* Development of "Unified Bharat e-Charge" (UBC), a national unified EV charging app to discover, access, and pay across different networks.
* The EV strategy is guided by three core principles: accessibility, affordability, and reliability for both urban and rural areas.
* Ongoing coordination between the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Ministry of Power, and state governments to ensure grid readiness and standardization.
**Impact Analysis**
**State Governments (e.g., Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu)**
**Impact**
States are positioned as leaders in the clean mobility transition, receiving significant financial outlays to host and manage expanded charging networks.
**Action Required**
States must actively participate in accelerating infrastructure installation, ensuring grid readiness, and supporting digital integration.
**Oil Marketing Companies & CPSEs (HPCL, IOCL, BPCL)**
**Impact**
These entities are central to the nationwide scaling of charging infrastructure and have been allocated major portions of the approved charging station proposals.
**Action Required**
Continue the execution and scaling of charging station installations across the country as per approved proposals.
**EV Industry & Charge Point Operators (e.g., Tata Power, Mahindra & Mahindra)**
**Impact**
Manufacturers and operators benefit from large-scale Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes and a clearer regulatory roadmap for battery and vehicle production.
**Action Required**
Focus on innovation, execution capabilities, and manufacturing self-reliance, particularly in battery cells and rare earth magnets.
**EV Users / Consumers**
**Impact**
Users will gain better access to dependable charging facilities and a simplified "UPI-like" payment experience through the upcoming UBC app.
**Action Required**
Transition toward electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and commercial vehicles as infrastructure becomes more accessible and affordable.
Key Entities Referenced
PM E-DRIVE Scheme: A ₹10,900 crore initiative aimed at accelerating electric vehicle adoption and establishing a nationwide public charging infrastructure.
Ministry of Heavy Industries: The primary central ministry responsible for implementing major electric mobility schemes and automotive sector policies in India.
Karnataka: The key state targeted for the installation of 1,243 new EV chargers and host of the National EV Charging Conference in Bengaluru.
Unified Bharat e-Charge (UBC): A forthcoming national unified EV charging app designed to enable discovery and payments across multiple charging networks.
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes: Financial frameworks, including the PLI ACC and PLI Auto schemes, focused on localizing battery manufacturing and clean vehicle production.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Prime Ministrer Modi’s Vision Driving India’s EV
Revolution: Karnataka Gets 1,243 New EV
Chargers Under PM E-DRIVE scheme, Bengaluru
Hosts National EV Charging Conference
PM Modi’s EV Vision Gains Momentum: HD Kumaraswamy
Announces ₹123.26 Crore EV Charging Boost for Karnataka
India Moving Towards Self-Reliant Electric Mobility
Ecosystem Under PM Modi’s Vision: HD Kumaraswamy
Posted On: 12 MAY 2026 6:23PM by PIB Delhi
Bengaluru witnessed a major push towards India’s clean mobility transformation on Tueday as Union
Minister for Heavy Industries and Stell Shri. H.D. Kumaraswamy announced key approvals and policy
initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s EV charging ecosystem under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme.
In a significant development for Karnataka, the Union Minister announced the approval of proposals
involving the installation of 1,243 EV chargers in the State with a financial outlay of ₹123.26 crore. The
announcement positions Karnataka among the leading States driving India’s transition towards electric
mobility.
Addressing the Conference on Enabling Nationwide EV Charging Infrastructure under the PM E-DRIVE
Scheme in Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy said that Bengaluru has emerged as one of India’s leading EV
charging hubs and urged other States to actively participate in accelerating the nationwide transition
towards clean mobility.The Minister stated that proposals worth ₹503.86 crore have so far been approved for the installation of
4,874 EV chargers across various States and Central Public Sector Enterprises. Approved proposals
include major CPSEs such as HPCL, IOCL and BPCL, along with States including Rajasthan, Andhra
Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Praising Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s leadership, Union Minister H.D.Kumaraswamy said India
is steadily advancing towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 while remaining firmly committed to
achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070. He noted that the Prime Minister’s emphasis on sustainability,
innovation and scale has fundamentally transformed India’s approach towards mobility and energy.
The Minister highlighted that India’s automotive sector contributes over 7% to the country’s GDP,
accounts for nearly half of manufacturing GDP, and supports close to 30 million livelihoods, making it
central to India’s clean mobility transition.
He also underlined several major initiatives launched by the Ministry of Heavy Industries to strengthen
India’s position as a global hub for future mobility technologies. These include the ₹18,100 crore PLI
ACC Scheme for battery cell manufacturing, the ₹25,938 crore PLI Auto Scheme promoting cleaner
vehicles including EVs and hydrogen-powered vehicles, and the recently launched ₹7,280 crore REPM
Scheme aimed at achieving self-reliance in rare earth magnet manufacturing.
Describing the PM E-DRIVE Scheme as the cornerstone of India’s EV transformation, Kumaraswamy
said the ₹10,900 crore initiative is accelerating the adoption of electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers,
buses and trucks while simultaneously creating a robust nationwide EV charging infrastructure. He added
that ₹2,000 crore has specifically been earmarked for EV Public Charging Infrastructure deployment
across the country.
The Minister also acknowledged the contribution of Oil Marketing Companies including BPCL, IOCL and
HPCL in scaling charging infrastructure nationwide. Under the FAME-II scheme, OMCs have installed
8,932 EV chargers across the country with subsidy support of ₹873.5 crore from the Ministry of Heavy
Industries. Of these, 721 chargers have been installed in Karnataka alone.H.D. Kumaraswamy further appreciated the role played by Charge Point Operators and industry players
such as Tata Power, ChargeZone and Mahindra & Mahindra in strengthening India’s EV ecosystem
through innovation and execution capabilities.
Highlighting the Ministry’s next major initiative, the Union Minister said work is underway on the
National Unified EV Charging App - Unified Bharat e-Charge (UBC). The platform aims to enable EV
users to discover, access and pay across charging networks of multiple operators through a single trusted
interface. Comparing its potential impact to UPI’s transformation of digital payments, he said the initiative
would significantly strengthen India’s EV charging ecosystem.
Shri. Kumaraswamy stated that the Ministry of Heavy Industries, in coordination with the Ministry of
Power, State Governments and industry stakeholders, is working to ensure grid readiness, standardisation
and digital integration to support the rapid growth of electric mobility in the country.
Outlining the future roadmap, the Minister said India’s EV charging infrastructure strategy would be
guided by three principles; accessibility, affordability and reliability to ensure charging facilities are
available, affordable and dependable across both urban and rural India.
Calling the transition a defining moment for India’s future, Union Minister H.D.Kumaraswamy said the
EV movement is not merely about infrastructure creation but about reducing dependence on fossil fuels,
strengthening energy security and building a sustainable future for generations to come.
“Together, we are not merely installing charging stations, we are powering the future of India,” the
Minister said, adding that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India is prepared to lead the
global clean mobility transformation from the front.
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