Infrastructure for the Adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in India

Published on 03 Apr 2025

Infrastructure for the Adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in India

• Charging Infrastructure

• Public Charging Stations: Aim to establish 69,000 public charging stations by 2030, up from the current 1,500. The FAME II scheme provides subsidies for setting up these stations.

• Home Charging Solutions: Incentives for installing home charging points, with over 30,000 residential installations supported under various schemes.

• Battery Swapping Stations

• Deployment of Swapping Stations: Pilot projects for battery swapping stations are underway, with plans for 1,000 stations by 2025. The government funds these projects through the National Clean Mobility Mission.

• Standardization: Develop standards to ensure compatibility, with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) working on regulations.

• EV-Friendly Urban Planning

• Designated EV Zones: Creation of EV zones and parking spaces, supported by urban development plans, aims to integrate 10,000 EV parking spots by 2025.

• Integration with Public Transport: Electrification of public transport, including 7,000 electric buses, with government support through the FAME II scheme.

• Battery Recycling and Disposal

• Recycling Facilities: Develop battery recycling infrastructure with a goal to process 90% of used batteries by 2030. The government encourages recycling through the National Battery Recycling Program.

• Environmental Guidelines: Regulations to ensure safe disposal, backed by the Ministry of Environment and Forests.

• Grid Infrastructure and Energy Management

• Smart Grids: Upgrade to smart grids to handle increased EV charging demand, with investments of approximately $1 billion by 2025.

• Energy Storage Solutions: Promote energy storage systems, with projects like the 150 MW battery storage system in Andhra Pradesh supported by government initiatives.

• Incentives and Policies

• Financial Incentives: The FAME II scheme provides incentives of up to ₹1.5 lakh for EV purchases and subsidies for charging infrastructure.

• Regulatory Support: Implement supportive regulations, including emission norms and safety standards, with the Ministry of Heavy Industries overseeing compliance.

• Public Awareness and Education

• Awareness Campaigns: Government-funded campaigns to promote EV benefits, aiming to reach 10 million people by 2025.

• Training Programs: Training for over 5,000 technicians and service providers, supported by the Skill Development Mission for Electric Vehicles.

• Research and Innovation

• Technology Development: Government funding of ₹500 crore for R&D in EV technologies, including battery improvements.

• Pilot Projects: Implementation of 50 pilot projects to test new technologies, supported by the Department of Science and Technology.

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Syllabus:
General Studies Paper 3

Topics:
Infrastructure Development