Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Govt Considers Direct Data Access for Faster EV Subsidy Payments
The government is thinking of getting vehicle registration info directly from Telangana to pay EV companies faster.
Right now, the government uses a central system called Vahan, but it doesn't have info from Telangana.
This means companies that sell electric vehicles might have to wait longer for their money.
The goal is to help these companies get paid quickly, especially those new to the EV business.
Telangana has a good number of EVs on the road.
The government's PM E-drive scheme helps companies by giving them money back for selling electric vehicles.
The Union Ministry of Heavy Industries considers direct access to Telangana's vehicle registration data to expedite EV subsidy disbursal.
Currently, the ministry relies on the Vahan portal, which lacks data from Telangana, causing potential delays.
Telangana accounted for 3.4% of national EV sales in May, with approximately 6,300 EVs registered.
The PM E-drive scheme, launched on October 1, 2024, provides incentives for EV manufacturers.
Thirteen automakers are eligible for incentives under the PM E-drive scheme.
- Who
- The Union Ministry of Heavy Industries and the Telangana transport department.
- What
- The Union Ministry of Heavy Industries is considering direct access to Telangana's vehicle registration data to speed up EV subsidy payments.
- When
- The plan is currently under consideration.
- Where
- Telangana, India.
- Why
- To avoid delays in disbursing financial incentives to electric vehicle manufacturers.
- Scheme Name
- PM E-drive
- Scheme Aim
- Boost EV adoption
- Scheme Start Date
- October 1, 2024
- Scheme End Date
- March 31, 2026
- Total Disbursed (Feb 2025)
- ₹422 crore
- Telangana EV Share (May)
- 3.4% of national sales
- Eligible Automakers
- 13