Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Heavy Industries outlines achievements under various schemes aimed at strengthening India's Electric Vehicle (EV) ecosystem, including FAME I & II, PM EDRIVE, PLI Auto & ACC, SPMEPCI, and PM eBus Sewa PSM. The schemes focus on incentivizing EV adoption, promoting domestic manufacturing, and developing charging infrastructure. The application window for SPMEPCI is open until October 21, 2025. Currently, no new schemes are proposed.
Key Points / Main Content:
FAME I (2015-2019):
* Supported 2,55,305 EVs across various segments (2W, 3W, 4W, eBuses).
* Utilized ₹529 crore for technology platforms, demand incentives, and pilot projects.
* ₹158 crore sanctioned for technology development projects, including testing infrastructure and centers of excellence.
FAME II (FY 2019-2024):
* Supported 14,35,065 e2Ws, 1,65,029 e3Ws, and 22,644 e4Ws.
* Deployed 5,165 eBuses.
* Committed to supporting 6,862 EV chargers and installed 8,885.
PM EDRIVE Scheme:
* Notified on September 29, 2024, with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore.
* Aims to incentivize over 28.00 lakh EVs, including e2Ws, e3Ws, e-ambulances, e-trucks, and e-buses.
* Allocated ₹2,000 crore for EV charging infrastructure and ₹780 crore for upgrading testing agencies.
* Supported 13,82,947 e2Ws and 1,91,311 e3Ws as of July 27, 2025.
PLI Auto:
* Achieved ₹29,576 crore in investment and ₹19,753 crore in incremental sales by March 31, 2025.
* Created 44,987 jobs.
* Disbursed ₹322 crore in incentives.
PLI ACC:
* Approved in May 2021 with an outlay of ₹18,100 crore for 50 GWh ACC capacity.
* Attracted investments of ₹2,145 crore and created 1,007 jobs as of June 30, 2025.
* Ola Cell Technologies Pvt. Ltd. installed 1 GWh ACC capacity.
SPMEPCI:
* Notified on March 15, 2024, to promote electric passenger car manufacturing in India.
* Aims to attract investments from global EV manufacturers and promote "Make in India".
* Detailed guidelines notified on June 2, 2025.
* The application window is open until October 21, 2025.
PM eBus Sewa Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) Scheme:
* Notified on October 28, 2024, with a total outlay of ₹3,435.33 crore.
* Supports the deployment of over 38,000 electric buses.
* Provides payment security to operators in case of default by Public Transport Authorities (PTAs).
Impact Analysis:
Global EV Manufacturers:
* Impact: Opportunity to invest in and establish manufacturing facilities in India for electric passenger cars under the SPMEPCI scheme, benefiting from reduced customs duties.
* Action Required: Review the SPMEPCI scheme guidelines and submit applications before October 21, 2025, to avail benefits.
Electric Vehicle Manufacturers:
* Impact: Access to incentives and support through FAME II and PM EDRIVE schemes, boosting sales and production.
* Action Required: Continue manufacturing and selling EVs that meet the scheme criteria to avail incentives.
Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Manufacturers:
* Impact: Opportunity to establish ACC battery storage manufacturing facilities in India with financial support from the PLI ACC scheme.
* Action Required: Continue investing in and expanding ACC manufacturing capacity to meet the growing demand for EV batteries.
Public Transport Authorities (PTAs):
* Impact: Facilitation of electric bus deployment through the PM eBus Sewa PSM scheme, with payment security mechanisms in place.
* Action Required: Participate in the PM eBus Sewa PSM scheme to modernize public transport fleets with electric buses.
Key Entities Referenced
FAME I: Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase I, a scheme implemented during 2015-2019 to promote electric vehicle adoption.
FAME II: Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II, a scheme implemented during the period FY 2019-2024 to further promote electric vehicle adoption.
PM EDRIVE Scheme: A scheme notified on 29.09.2024 with an outlay of Rs.10,900 crore to incentivize the manufacturing and adoption of electric vehicles.
PLI Auto: Production Linked Incentive scheme for the automobile and auto component sector.
PLI ACC: Production Linked Incentive scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage, also known as 'National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell ACC Battery Storage'.
SPMEPCI: Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India, designed to attract investments from global EV manufacturers and promote India as a manufacturing destination for electric vehicles.
PM eBus SewaPayment Security Mechanism PSM Scheme: A scheme notified on October 28, 2024, to support the deployment of electric buses in India and provide payment security to operators.
Ministry of Heavy Industries: The Indian government ministry responsible for formulating and implementing schemes related to the strengthening of the electric vehicle ecosystem.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1519
ANSWERED ON 01.08.2025
SCHEMES RELATED TO STRENGTHENING OF EV ECOSYSTEM
1519. DR. LAXMIKANT BAJPAYEE:
Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:
(a) the details of achievements made under various schemes formulated to advance and
strengthen India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem;
(b) the details of the achievements since the inception of schemes such as PM E-DRIVE, PLI-
Auto, PLI-ACC, FAME-II, PM e-Bus SEWA-PSM yojana, SPMEPCI and other related
schemes; and
(c) whether Government proposes to introduce any new schemes to further strengthen the EV
ecosystem in India?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES
(SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA)
(a) & (b): The details of achievement under various schemes formulated by the Ministry
of Heavy Industries advance and strengthen India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem are as
under :
1. FAME-I : The scheme was implemented during 2015-2019. The achievements of
FAME-I are as under: -
i. Physical progress under FAME-I is given below:
No. of EVs Supported
Segment (till December, 2018)
2W 1,51,648
3W 786
4W 1,02,446
e-bus 425
Total 2,55,305
ii. The head-wise utilization of funds under FAME-I is given below:
Total
Description of items (Rs. crore)
Technology Platform 64
Demand Incentive 307
Pilot Projects 158
Total for above 529
FAME-I Liability Transferred to FAME-II 366
Total 895-2-
iii. Pilot projects worth about Rs.158 crore were sanctioned for the technology
development projects like establishment of testing Infrastructure, setting up of 'Centre of
Excellence' for Advanced Research in electrified transportation, Battery Engineering etc. in
various organisations /institutions. Further, Rs. 64 crore were spent on development of
technology platform.
2. FAME-II : FAME-II Scheme has been implemented during the period FY 2019-
2024. The achievements of FAME-II are as under: -
Achievement (in numbers supported) as on
Category
30.06.2025
e-2w 14,35,065
e-3W 1,65,029
e-4W 22,644
Deployed -5,165
e-Buses
(6,862 - Committed)
EVPCS 8,885 (Installed)
3. PM E-DRIVE Scheme : Notified on 29.09.2024 with an outlay of Rs.10,900 crore, the
scheme envisages to incentivize more than 28.00 lakh EVs including e-2Ws, e-3Ws, e-
ambulances, e-trucks and e-buses. An allocation of Rs.2,000 crore has also been made under
the scheme for setting up of adequate EV charging infrastructure. Further, an allocation of Rs.
780 crore has been made for upgradation of Testing Agencies under the scheme, thereby
promoting R&D in the EV segment. The status of EVs sold under the scheme as on 27/07/2025
is as under: -
Component Achievement (in numbers supported) as on
27/07/25
e-2w 13,82,947
e-3w: e-rickshaw/e-cart 3,430
e-3w: L5 1,87,881
Total 15,74,258
4. PLI Auto : Performance of the Scheme as on 31.03.2025 is as shown as below:
Parameter Projected for 5 Years Actual (Cumulative) till
March’25
Investment ₹42,500 crore ₹29,576 crore
Incremental Sales ₹2,31,500 crore ₹19,753 crore
(Base Year FY 2019-20)
Employment 1,48,147 44,987
Incentive Disbursement ₹25,938 crore ₹322 crore-3-
5 PLI ACC : Government of India has approved the PLI-ACC scheme "National
Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage" in May 2021, with an outlay
of ₹18,100 Crore for 50 GWh ACC capacity. One of the PLI ACC beneficiaries i.e. M/s Ola
Cell Technologies Pvt. Ltd. has confirmed installation of 1 GWh ACC Capacity, with limited
production capacity. As reported by the beneficiary firms, the scheme has attracted an
investment of ₹2,145 crore and employment of 1,007 nos., till 30.06.2025.
6. SPMEPCI: Government of India has approved and notified the Scheme to Promote
Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars (SPMEPCI) in India vide notification S.O. No. 1363
(E) dated 15.03.2024. Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, issued notification on
15/03/2024, outlining reduced customs duty on import of CBUs of Electric passenger cars in
alignment with the Scheme. The Objective of this scheme shall help to attract investments
from global EV manufacturers and promote India as a manufacturing destination for e-vehicles.
The scheme will also help put India on the global map for manufacturing of EVs, generate
employment and achieve the goal of “Make in India”. The detailed guidelines of the Scheme
to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI) has been notified
on 02.06.2025. The Scheme portal has also been launched on 24.06.2025. The application
window for the SPMEPCI is open till 21.10.2025.
7. PM e-Bus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) Scheme: The Scheme has
been notified vide Gazette notification S.O. 4711(E) on October 28, 2024 with total outlay of
Rs.3,435.33 crore. The scheme will support deployment of more than 38,000 electric buses in
the country.
The objective of scheme is to provide payment security in case of default by Public
Transport Authorities (PTAs) for making timely payment to the selected
bidders/operators/OEMs on their monthly payment obligations for operations of electric buses.
Additionally, the fund will support capacity building and training initiatives, fostering the
adoption of innovative technologies by PTAs to optimize electric bus operations.
(c): Currently, no such proposal is under consideration.
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