Electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India has risen from 0.08% in FY2015-16 to 8.26% in FY2025-26, highlighting the expanding role of electric mobility in the country's transport transition.
The PM E-DRIVE Scheme is at the centre of this push. Its stated support measures include demand incentives and charging infrastructure, 2 areas intended to encourage EV purchases and strengthen the network needed for their use.
Scheme achievements
Figures attributed to the Ministry of Heavy Industries show that about 28.30 lakh EVs have been supported for incentivisation. The scheme's reported sales figure stands at 26.59 lakh EVs as of June 2026, described as the highest sales among major EV-supporting schemes.
The programme has also backed electric buses. A total of 14,028 e-buses have been supported, with ₹4,391 crore allocated for them.
Electric buses in 7 cities
The scheme has allocated 13,800 e-buses to 7 major cities. The cities listed are:
- Bengaluru
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Hyderabad
- Ahmedabad
- Pune
The figures indicate that the scheme's reach extends beyond private vehicle adoption to public transport. For cities receiving allocations, the e-bus component forms part of the wider effort to expand electric mobility through supported transport services.
The adoption figures and scheme achievements were highlighted by All India Radio News in a describing PM E-DRIVE as a step towards a sustainable future. connected the increase in EV adoption with the scheme's incentives and charging support.
What the figures show
The reported numbers cover several parts of the EV ecosystem: consumer-facing incentives, vehicle sales, charging support and electric buses. Together, they show the scheme's focus on both demand for EVs and the infrastructure and public transport systems needed to support wider use.
The latest figure cited for EV sales is as of June 2026. The adoption comparison covers FY2015-16 and FY2025-26, while the bus figures identify both the number supported and the funding allocated.
Conclusion
The PM E-DRIVE Scheme is supporting India's EV transition through incentives, charging infrastructure and electric-bus deployments. Reported progress includes higher EV adoption, 26.59 lakh EV sales as of June 2026 and bus allocations across 7 major cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the PM E-DRIVE Scheme?
The PM E-DRIVE Scheme supports EV adoption through demand incentives and charging infrastructure.
Q. How much has EV adoption increased?
EV adoption rose from 0.08% in FY2015-16 to 8.26% in FY2025-26.
Q. How many EVs were sold under the scheme?
The reported figure was 26.59 lakh EVs as of June 2026.
Q. How many e-buses has the scheme supported?
The scheme supported 14,028 e-buses, with ₹4,391 crore allocated.
Q. Which cities received e-bus allocations?
Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Pune received allocations under the programme.
Q. How many cities received e-bus allocations?
A total of 7 major cities received allocations of 13,800 e-buses.
