· Policy & Manufacturing · Source: thehindubusinessline.com

PM E‑DRIVE e‑truck push for 5600 electric trucks stalls despite ₹500 cr outlay

India’s PM E-DRIVE scheme to electrify heavy-duty freight is significantly lagging, with fewer than 100 e-trucks deployed against a 5,643 target. A parliamentary panel reported “nil achievement” as of January 2026, prompting a deadline extension to 2028. High upfront costs—around ₹1 crore per truck—combined with limited subsidies and additional compliance expenses, continue to deter operators despite overall EV programme progress reaching 58.6%.

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