In Boost To EV Adoption, Ambulances Now Eligible For PM E-DRIVE Incentives (opens in new tab)

In a bid to accelerate the adoption of EVs in the healthcare sector, the ministry of heavy industries (MHI) has extended the benefits of the PM E-DRIVE scheme to electric ambulances (e-ambulances). The government has set aside ₹500 Cr under the scheme with an aim to support 3,811 electric ambulances over the next two financial years — 1,797 units in FY27 and 2,014 units in FY28. The government’s notification, issued on June 17, lays out the eligibility criteria, incentive structure, performan...