Additionally, sales of electric three-wheelers, including electric rickshaws and trolleys, reached 1,164 units, while the L5 category of three-wheelers saw 71,501 units sold during the same period.

The electric vehicle (EV) market in India has witnessed an unprecedented surge, driven by the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) program, which came into effect on October 1, 2024 and will remain active until March 31. , 2026.

According to a PIB India article on

PIB India published: “PIB India Published on X, “Spectacular jump in electric vehicle sales. The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) program, which came into effect on October 1, will remain in effect until March 31, 2026. The main objective of this program is to accelerate vehicle adoption electric (EV). ), develop the necessary charging infrastructure and establish a strong electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem across the country.

PIB cited in its article a magazine report saying the impact of the program is clear, with sales of electric vehicles seeing record growth. The data reveals that sales of electric two-wheelers surged to 5,71,411 units in 2024-25, thanks to complementary initiatives such as Electric Mobility Promotion Program (EMPS) and PM E-DRIVE.

Additionally, sales of electric three-wheelers, including electric rickshaws and trolleys, reached 1,164 units, while the L5 category of three-wheelers saw 71,501 units sold during the same period.

The government’s targeted efforts towards electric vehicle adoption align with India’s ambitious net-zero emissions target for 2070, underscoring its commitment to sustainable transport.

This significant growth in electric vehicle adoption reflects the synergy between government policy, industry support and consumer interest.

The PM E-DRIVE program aims to transform India’s electric vehicle landscape by not only increasing vehicle availability, but also driving technological innovation and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

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