Archive · 22 Dec 2025
India Plans Connected Commercial Vehicle Protocol
India is working on a new system called the Connected Commercial Vehicle (CCV) protocol.
This system will allow vehicles and road infrastructure, like traffic lights and toll booths, to communicate with each other using a single standard.
This will make it easier for vehicles to operate smoothly and safely.
The government is discussing this plan with various ministries and industry experts.
They are also looking at ways to support electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous driving technologies.
Currently, only basic driver-assistance features are allowed in India.
The plan includes setting up more EV charging stations and creating a unified app for EV charging.
This initiative aims to make India's roads safer and more efficient for all types of vehicles.
India is developing the Connected Commercial Vehicle (CCV) protocol to enable seamless communication between vehicles and infrastructure.
The protocol aims to address the gap between smart vehicles and unresponsive infrastructure, supporting both autonomous and electric vehicles.
Current regulations permit only Levels 1 and 2 of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
The government plans to install 72,000 more EV charging stations by FY28 under the PM E-Drive scheme.
India's EV market is worth $55 billion in 2025 and is expected to double by 2029.
- Who
- Indian government, including Union road transport and highways ministry, NHAI, NITI Aayog, and industry representatives
- What
- Development of the Connected Commercial Vehicle (CCV) protocol for seamless vehicle-to-infrastructure communication
- When
- Discussions and planning are ongoing, with a focus on 5-, 10-, and 15-year plans
- Where
- India, with a focus on national highways and electric vehicle infrastructure
- Why
- To address the gap between smart vehicles and unresponsive infrastructure, support autonomous and electric vehicles, and enable seamless connectivity
- Protocol Name
- Connected Commercial Vehicle (CCV) protocol
- Objective
- Enable seamless communication between vehicles and infrastructure
- Current ADAS Levels
- Levels 1 and 2 permitted
- EV Adoption
- 2 million EVs sold in 2025
- EV Charging Stations
- 29,000 public stations as of August 2025
- Government Plan
- 72,000 more charging stations by FY28
- EV Market Value
- $55 billion in 2025, expected to double by 2029
- Investment Scheme
- PM E-Drive scheme with ₹10,900-crore budget