**Executive Summary**
This document is a response to questions regarding the promotion of electric mobility in Himachal Pradesh under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, answered on February 13, 2026. It outlines the scheme's financial provisions, incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) in Himachal Pradesh, and specific measures for hilly and remote areas. The PM E-DRIVE scheme was notified on 29.09.2024.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **PM E-DRIVE Scheme Overview:**
* Notified on 29.09.2024 with a total budgetary outlay of Rs. 10,900 crore.
* Aims to accelerate the transition to electric mobility across the country, including Himachal Pradesh.
* Supports the incentivization of over 28.27 lakh EVs.
* **Financial Allocations:**
* A total subsidy of Rs. 3,679 crore has been allocated for e-2Ws, e-3Ws, e-ambulances, and e-trucks.
* Rs. 4,391 crore allocated for deployment of 14,028 e-buses in 9 cities with a population of over 4 million.
* Rs. 2,000 crore allocated for EV public charging stations (EV PCS) on a pan-India basis.
* Rs. 780 crore allocated for upgradation of testing agencies under the scheme.
* **Incentives in Himachal Pradesh:**
* As of 07.02.2026, 1,187 EVs have been incentivized in Himachal Pradesh, including 1,050 e-2Ws and 137 e-3Ws.
* Year-wise disbursement is as follows:
* **FY 24-25:** 523 e-2Ws (Rs. 0.52 crore), 29 e-3Ws (Rs. 0.09 crore) - Total: 552 (Rs. 0.61 crore)
* **FY 25-26 (till 08.02.2026):** 527 e-2Ws (Rs. 0.33 crore), 108 e-3Ws (Rs. 0.27 crore) - Total: 635 (Rs. 0.60 crore)
* **Special Assistance:**
* The Government has provided special flexibilities and enhanced assistance to promote EV adoption in hilly and remote areas, including allowing non-OPEX procurement models for e-buses.
**Impact Analysis**
**Himachal Pradesh Residents:**
* **Impact:** Increased access to electric vehicles and charging infrastructure through incentives and subsidies, especially in hilly and remote areas.
* **Action Required:** Consider adopting electric vehicles and utilizing available charging infrastructure to contribute to electric mobility.
**Electric Vehicle Manufacturers/Sellers:**
* **Impact:** Increased demand for electric vehicles in Himachal Pradesh due to incentives and support from the PM E-DRIVE scheme.
* **Action Required:** Capitalize on the increased demand for electric vehicles in Himachal Pradesh and ensure availability of models suitable for hilly terrain.
**Government Agencies (Central and State):**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing and monitoring the PM E-DRIVE scheme, including disbursement of funds and upgrading testing agencies.
* **Action Required:** Effectively implement the PM E-DRIVE scheme in Himachal Pradesh, ensure proper disbursement of funds, and monitor the scheme's progress.
Key Entities Referenced
PM E-DRIVE Scheme: A scheme to promote electric mobility in the country with a total budgetary outlay of Rs.10,900 crore.
Himachal Pradesh: The state specifically mentioned where the scheme's impact on electric mobility is discussed.
Ministry of Heavy Industries: The ministry responsible for the PM E-DRIVE Scheme and answering the parliamentary question.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1684
ANSWERED ON 13.02.2026
PROMOTION OF ELECTRIC MOBILITY IN HIMACHAL PRADESH
1684. SHRI HARSH MAHAJAN:
Will the Minister of Heavy Industries be pleased to state:
(a) the provisions made under the PM E-DRIVE scheme to promote electric mobility in the
country, particularly in Himachal Pradesh;
(b) the number of electric vehicles, charging stations and related infrastructure
sanctioned/established in Himachal Pradesh under the said scheme so far;
(c) the central financial assistance provided to Himachal Pradesh under this scheme during the last
three years, the year-wise details thereof; and
(d) whether any special policy or additional assistance has been provided for promoting electric
vehicles in the hilly and remote areas of the State?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES
(SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA)
(a) to (c): The PM E-DRIVE Scheme was notified on 29.09.2024, with a total budgetary
outlay of Rs.10,900 crore to accelerate the transition to electric mobility across the country,
including the state of Himachal Pradesh. The scheme supports incentivization of more than 28.27
lakh EVs including 24,79,120 e-2Ws, 39,034 e-rickshaw & e-carts, 2,88,809 e-3W (L5), 5,643 e-
trucks and 14,028 e-buses. A total subsidy of 3,679 crore has been allocated under the scheme for
e-2Ws, e-3Ws (e-rickshaw & e-carts), e-3W (L5), e-ambulances and e-trucks. Besides this an
allocation of Rs.4,391 crore has been made for deployment of 14,028 e-buses in 9 cities having
population of more than 4 million. Further allocation of Rs.2,000 crore has been made for
deployment of adequate number of EV public charging stations (EV PCS) on pan India basis.
Moreover, Rs.780 crore has been allocated for upgradation of testing agencies under the scheme.
There is no state-wise allocation under the scheme. However, as on 07.02.2026, a total of
1,187 EVs have been incentivised in Himachal Pradesh under the scheme including 1,050 e-2Ws
and 137 e-3Ws. The year-wise amount disbursed is as under :
Segment EVs Incentivized in FY 24-25 EVs Incentivized in FY 25-26 (till 08.02.2026)
Nos. Amount Paid (Rs. Nos. Amount Paid (Rs. crore)
crore)
e-2Ws 523 0.52 527 0.33
e-3Ws 29 0.09 108 0.27
Total 552 0.61 635 0.60
(d): Yes. The Government has provided special flexibilities and enhanced assistance to promote EV
adoption in hilly and remote areas of India including Himachal Pradesh. These include allowing non-OPEX
procurement models for e-buses for hilly states.
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