Summary:
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## **1. Background**
* The **PM E-DRIVE Scheme** (Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) was approved with an **outlay of ₹10,900 crore** (Sept 2024).
* One of its key objectives is to accelerate **EV adoption** by supporting **public charging infrastructure**.
* The scheme earmarks **₹2,000 crore** specifically for EV Public Charging Stations (EV PCS).
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## **2. Eligible Entities**
* **Central Ministries, CPSEs, States/UTs, and their PSUs** can submit proposals.
* Nodal agencies will aggregate demand and coordinate with:
* OMCs (IOCL, BPCL, HPCL)
* NHAI, AAI, Metro Rail corporations, CESL, SAIL, CONCOR
* State PSUs, ULBs, DISCOMs
Entities may implement PCS themselves or via **Charge Point Operators (CPOs)**.
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## **3. Locations for EV PCS**
* **Cities (priority areas):**
* Million+ population cities (2011 census)
* Smart cities
* Satellite towns of 7 metros (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad)
* All state/UT capitals
* NCAP (pollution control) cities
* **Highways:** Focus on high traffic routes connecting major cities, industrial hubs, and ports.
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## **4. Charging Standards**
* Must comply with **MoP guidelines (Sept 2024)**.
* Standards include:
* e-2W/3W: Light EV DC (IS-17017-2-6), Light EV AC/DC Combo (IS-17017-2-7) up to 12 kW
* e-4W, e-buses/trucks: CCS-II (IS-17017-2-3), 50–500 kW (with minimum 120 kW guns for fast charging).
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## **5. Battery Swapping & Charging Stations**
* Eligible for subsidy only on **upstream infrastructure**.
* Must comply with **MoP Battery Swapping Guidelines (Jan 2025)**.
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## **6. Subsidy Structure**
* Subsidy applies to **upstream infra (transformers, cables, protection equipment, civil works)** and, in some cases, **EVSE (chargers)**.
* Support up to **100% of project cost**.
* **Categories:**
* **A (Govt premises):** 100% subsidy on infra + EVSE
* **B (Public sector transport hubs like airports, bus depots, NHAI tolls):** 80% infra + 70% EVSE
* **C (Other public locations like malls, markets, streets, highways):** 80% infra only
* **D (Battery Swapping/Charging Stations):** 80% infra
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## **7. Benchmark Costs** (BEE, MoP – Aug 2022)
* **Upstream Infra:** ₹6.04 lakh (≤50 kW) → ₹24 lakh (>150 kW)
* **EVSE:** ₹7.25 lakh (50 kW CCS-II), ₹11.68 lakh (100 kW CCS-II).
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## **8. Implementation & Subsidy Disbursement**
**Step 1 – Proposal Submission**
* Nodal agencies prepare and submit proposals on MHI’s **online portal**.
* Must detail location, number/type of chargers, subsidy required, and implementation model (self/CPO).
**Step 2 – Procurement & First Tranche (70%)**
* After MHI approval, procurement and DISCOM payments begin.
* First tranche released on certification of infra procurement & EVSE compliance.
* Advance subsidy possible for govt/CPSE nodal agencies.
**Step 3 – Deployment & Monitoring**
* PCS deployed, data integrated with **National Unified Hub** (real-time status, slot booking, payments).
* Uptime and data sharing mandatory.
**Step 4 – Second Tranche (30%)**
* Released post-commissioning, energization, and certification.
* Refundable deposits excluded from subsidy calculation.
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## **9. Proposal Submission**
* Proposals to be uploaded on: **[https://pmedrive.heavyindustries.gov.in/](https://pmedrive.heavyindustries.gov.in/)**
* Contact: **AGM (NREB), BHEL** ([pmedrive_evpcs@bhel.in](mailto:pmedrive_evpcs@bhel.in) | 011-41793104).
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## **10. Institutional Roles**
* **Project Implementation Agency (PIA):** BHEL
* Assist proposal preparation, evaluate proposals, recommend to MHI.
* Develop **National Unified Hub & mobile app** for PCS integration.
* **Project Management Agency (PMA):** IFCI
* As per Sept 2024 scheme notification.
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## **11. Dispute Resolution**
* Through **mutual discussion/reconciliation**.
* Final decision by **Joint Secretary / Additional Secretary (Auto), MHI**.
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## **12. Annexures**
* Proposal forms (cities & highways), subsidy undertakings, utilization certificates, compliance confirmations, and subsidy claim formats.
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