New Delhi — India’s electric vehicle revolution continues to gain traction under the ambitious PM E-DRIVE scheme, with the government reporting a sale of 10.27 lakh electric vehicles (EVs) as of March 31, 2025. This milestone marks a major leap towards cleaner mobility and sustainable transportation in the country.
In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha today, Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, highlighted the scheme’s significant impact. A total of 5,05,645 e-Vouchers have been generated and availed by EV customers under the initiative, indicating strong public participation and growing interest in green mobility options.
According to government estimates, the sale of EVs under the scheme has curtailed approximately 2.3 lakh tonnes of CO₂ emissions, reinforcing India’s commitment to climate goals and clean energy adoption. However, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) noted that no formal study has yet been conducted to compare carbon emissions from fuel-based vehicles.
The government is also pushing for renewable energy integration at EV charging stations. The Ministry of Power, through its 2024 “Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure,” has encouraged station operators to utilize solar energy by offering discounted electricity tariffs during solar hours. These steps aim to make EV adoption not only cleaner but also more cost-efficient.
The PM E-DRIVE scheme continues to be a cornerstone of India’s green transition, with the twin goals of reducing environmental impact and promoting innovation in the automotive sector. As electric mobility picks up pace, the synergy between policy, technology, and consumer interest promises a cleaner, greener future on India’s roads.
No. of EVs sold under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme as on 31.03.2025
| State | Total | ||||||||||
| S.N. | e-2W | e-3W | Total | ||||||||
| 1 | Andaman & Nicobar | 17 | – | 17 | |||||||
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 39,331 | 2,640 | 41,971 | |||||||
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 18 | – | 18 | |||||||
| 4 | Assam | 2,464 | 12,111 | 14,575 | |||||||
| 5 | Bihar | 13,672 | 10,136 | 23,808 | |||||||
| 6 | Chhattisgarh | 24,193 | 2,393 | 26,586 | |||||||
| 7 | Chandigarh | 1,220 | 140 | 1,360 | |||||||
| 8 | Daman & Diu | 130 | 8 | 138 | |||||||
| 9 | Delhi | 19,704 | 3,433 | 23,137 | |||||||
| 10 | Goa | 6,421 | 17 | 6,438 | |||||||
| 11 | Gujarat | 49,118 | 1,187 | 50,305 | |||||||
| 12 | Himachal Pradesh | 765 | 68 | 833 | |||||||
| 13 | Haryana | 14,019 | 864 | 14,883 | |||||||
| 14 | Jharkhand | 6,015 | 1,872 | 7,887 | |||||||
| 15 | Jammu & Kashmir | 1,996 | 5,874 | 7,870 | |||||||
| 16 | Karnataka | 1,00,901 | 6,343 | 1,07,244 | |||||||
| 17 | Kerala | 49,248 | 3,156 | 52,404 | |||||||
| 18 | Ladakh | 4 | – | 4 | |||||||
| 19 | Lakshadweep | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||||||
| 20 | Maharashtra | 1,70,413 | 6,842 | 1,77,255 | |||||||
| 21 | Meghalaya | 121 | 163 | 284 | |||||||
| 22 | Manipur | 7 | 193 | 200 | |||||||
| 23 | Madhya Pradesh | 49,204 | 3,354 | 52,558 | |||||||
| 24 | Mizoram | 430 | – | 430 | |||||||
| 25 | Nagaland | 5 | – | 5 | |||||||
| 26 | Odisha | 45,926 | 1,678 | 47,604 | |||||||
| 27 | Punjab | 16,553 | 737 | 17,290 | |||||||
| 28 | Puducherry | 3,361 | 187 | 3,548 | |||||||
| 29 | Rajasthan | 58,638 | 2,450 | 61,088 | |||||||
| 30 | Shillong | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||
| 31 | Telangana | 45,572 | 2,909 | 48,481 | |||||||
| 32 | Tamil Nadu | 93,159 | 1,683 | 94,842 | |||||||
| 33 | Tripura | 356 | 6,811 | 7,167 | |||||||
| 34 | Uttarakhand | 5,881 | 1,765 | 7,646 | |||||||
| 35 | Uttar Pradesh | 67,384 | 39,062 | 1,06,446 | |||||||
| 36 | West Bengal | 19,387 | 3,323 | 22,710 | |||||||
| Total | 9,05,639 | 1,21,401 | 10,27,040 | ||||||||
