PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement Scheme

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-17062026-273533 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 3069] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026/JYAISTHA 27, 1948 MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 17th June, 2026 S.O. 3191(E). — PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme. Background 1. The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (“PM E-DRIVE” or “the Scheme") was notified by Ministry of Heavy Industries vide S.O.4259 (E) dated 29th September 2024 as amended from time to time. 2. This notification is being issued specifically for electric ambulances (“e-ambulances") and it should be read in conjunction with the Scheme. This notification will be in effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Eligibility 3. The following categories of e-ambulances, as defined in the Automotive Industry Standards AIS-125 (Part 1): Constructional and Functional Requirements for Road Ambulances, notified under CMVR, will be eligible for the Demand Incentives under the Scheme: a. Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV) or "Type B", b. Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulance or "Type C", and с. Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance or "Type D" 4. e-ambulances should comply with AIS 145 (Additional Safety features for Category M & N Vehicles), AIS 038 (Rev 2) (Specific Requirements of Electric Power Train of Vehicles), and such ambulance related standards, guidelines or regulations as may be approved or issued by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), from time to time. 5. Departments of the Central and State governments and their agencies/PSUs shall also be eligible for the demand incentive. These incentives will be in addition to other forms of support availed through National Health Mission or other government-run schemes/programs. 6. Eligibility for demand incentive under PM E-DRIVE Scheme shall not, by itself, be construed as operational approval for deployment under NAS/NHM. For such deployment, procuring agencies shall ensure compliance with applicable MoHFW/National Ambulance Services (NAS) operational guidelines and ambulance fit-out requirements. 7. The performance & efficiency eligibility criteria for pure e-ambulances will be as per Annexure-3B. 8. The target number of vehicles to be supported, incentive per kWh, total fund support from MHI and other details will be as per Annexure-4B. Demand Incentive 9. Ex-factory price of e-ambulance shall be corresponding to requirements as per AIS 125 (Part 1) notified under CMVR. Any additional components/systems/equipment provided in the e-ambulance shall be invoiced separately and shall not be included in the ex-Factory price of the e-ambulance. Undertaking to this effect will be provided by the vehicle manufacturer. 10. The Demand Incentive to be provided to e-ambulances will be lower of the following: a) ₹ 30,000 multiplied by the battery capacity in kilowatt-hour (kWh) and b) 35% of the ex-factory price of the vehicle. Conditions to avail Demand Incentives 11. Phased manufacturing programme (PMP) for e-ambulances is mentioned in Annexure-5B. 12. The warranty requirement for e-ambulances shall be as per Table 1 below: Table 1 Minimum warranty for e-ambulances (Type B, C, D) +---------+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Sr. No. | Category | Battery (years or kms, | Motor (years or kms, | Vehicle (years or kms, | | | | whichever is earlier) | whichever is earlier) | whichever is earlier) | +=========+===================================+===================================+===================================+===================================+ | 1 | e-ambulances (Pure Electric) based| 5 yrs or 1,25,000 kms | 5 yrs or 1,25,000 kms | 5 yrs or 1,25,000 kms | | | on M1 or M2 or M3 category | | | | +---------+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ [F. No. 12(29)/2025-AEI(31016)] Dr. HANIF QURESHI, Addl. Secy. Annexure-3B Performance & Efficiency Eligibility Criteria for e-Ambulance under PM E-DRIVE Scheme Table-1: Performance & Efficiency Criteria for Pure Electric e-ambulance (based on vehicle of M1/M2 category) +---------+-------------------+-------------------+------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------+-------------------------+ | Sr. No. | Vehicle Segment*1 | Vehicle Category*1| Minimum Range*2 | Maximum Electric Energy | Minimum Max Speed*3 | Minimum Acceleration*3 | | | | | (km) | Consumption*2 (kWh/100 km) | (km/hr) | (m/s2) | +=========+===================+===================+==================+===================================+=====================+=========================+ | 1 | e-ambulance | M1 (Length | 140 | Not Exceeding 15 | 70 | 1.04 | | | (Type B, C, D) | less than 4 m) | | | | | +---------+-------------------+-------------------+------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------+-------------------------+ | | | M1 (Length | 140 | Not Exceeding 20 | 70 | 1.04 | | | | >= 4 m) | | | | | +---------+-------------------+-------------------+------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------+-------------------------+ | 2 | e-ambulance | M2 | 140 | Not Exceeding 50 | 70 | 1.04 | | | (Type B, C, D) | | | | | | +---------+-------------------+-------------------+------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------+-------------------------+ Note: *1 As defined in the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989 and type approved as per these rules amended from time to time. *2 As per applicable test standard / Procedure mentioned in CMVR, 1989. *3 Measurement shall be carried out at Gross Vehicle weight (GVW) Table-2: Performance & Efficiency Eligibility Criteria for Pure Electric e-ambulance (based on vehicle of M3 category) +---------+-------------------+-------------------+------------------+------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+ | Sr. No. | Vehicle Segment*1 | Vehicle Category*1| Minimum Range*2 | Minimum Range*3 | Maximum Electric Energy | Minimum Max Speed*5 | Minimum Acceleration*5 | Minimum Gradeability*5 | | | | | (km) | (km) | Consumption *4 (kWh/100 km) | (km/hr) | (m/s2) | (Degree) | +=========+===================+===================+==================+==================+===================================+=====================+=========================+=========================+ | 1 | e-ambulance | M3 (length | 140 | 120 | Less than 100 | 70 | 0.8 | 9.7 (17%) | | | (Type B, C, D) | 9m and | | | | | | | | | | below) | | | | | | | +---------+-------------------+-------------------+------------------+------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+ | 2 | e-ambulance | M3 (length | 140 | 120 | Less than 140 | 70 | 0.8 | 9.7 (17%) | | | (Type B, C, D) | above 9m | | | | | | | | | | and up to | | | | | | | | | | 12m) | | | | | | | +---------+-------------------+-------------------+------------------+------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------+-------------------------+-------------------------+ Note: *1 As defined in the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989 and type approved as per these rules amended from time to time. *2 As per applicable test standard / Procedure mentioned in CMVR, 1989. *3 Measurement shall be carried out at Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and HVAC/ VAC (if fitted in the vehicle) in operation (set temperature 24 ± 4 deg C) *4 Measurement shall be carried out as per PM E-DRIVE Eligibility Assessment Procedure *5 Measurement shall be carried out at Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Annexure-4B Demand Incentives for e-ambulances, likely number of e-ambulances to be supported and other details. +---------+-------------------+-----------------------------------+------------------------+--------------------------+ | Sr. No. | Vehicle segment | Indicative number of vehicles | Incentive for vehicles | Total fund support from | | | | to be supported | | MHI (₹ crore) | | | +-----------------------+-----------+------------------------+--------------------------+ | | | FY 2026-27 | FY 2027-28| | | +=========+===================+=======================+===========+========================+==========================+ | 1 | e-ambulances | 1,797 | 2,014 | *30,000/kWh* | 500 | +---------+-------------------+-----------------------+-----------+------------------------+--------------------------+ *Demand Incentive to be provided to e-ambulances will be lower of the following: a) ₹30,000 multiplied by the battery capacity in kilowatt-hour (kWh) and b) 35% of the ex-factory price of the vehicle. Annexure-5B PMP for Vehicle Category e-ambulance- Type B, C, D (Pure Electric) +---------+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+ | Sr. No. | PMP Component | PMP Requirement (based on vehicle of M1/M2 category) | PMP Requirement (based on vehicle of M3 category) | +=========+=========================+=============================================================+=============================================================+ | 1 | HVAC (Heating, | From the Date of Notification | From the Date of Notification | | | Ventilation and Air | Manufacturing of HVAC which at least includes fitment of | Manufacturing of HVAC which at least includes fitment of | | | Conditioning System) | blowers, fitment of electric compressor, fitment of chiller | blowers, fitment of electric compressor, fitment of chiller | | | (if fitted) | unit, fitment of heater (if provided), fitment of | unit, fitment of heater (if provided), fitment of | | | | circulation vents, fitment of filter, fitment of control | circulation vents, fitment of filter, fitment of control | | | | panel/unit, fitment of HMI console shall be domestically | panel/unit, fitment of HMI console shall be domestically | | | | performed. | performed. | +---------+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+ | 2 | Electric Compressor | From the Date of Notification | From the Date of Notification | | | for Brake (if fitted) | Manufacturing of Electric compressor for brake which at | Manufacturing of Electric compressor for brake which at | | | | least includes, cable fitment, connector fitment, heat sink | least includes, cable fitment, connector fitment, heat- | | | | fitment, enclosure fitment, fitment of motor, | sink fitment, enclosure fitment, fitment of motor, | | | | scroll/reciprocating/vane/screw fitment shall be | scroll/reciprocating/vane/screw fitment shall be | | | | domestically performed. | domestically performed. | +---------+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+ | 3 | Charging Inlet CCS2 | From the Date of Notification | From the Date of Notification | | | | Manufacturing of Charging inlet which at least includes | Manufacturing of Charging inlet which at least includes | | | | contact pin fitment, cable integration, housing fitment | contact pin fitment, cable integration, housing fitment | | | | shall be domestically performed. | shall be domestically performed. | +---------+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+ | 4 | Traction battery pack | From the Date of Notification | From the Date of Notification | | | | Manufacturing of traction battery pack which at least | Manufacturing of traction battery pack which at least | | | | includes cell-to-cell connections, bus bar fitment, sensors | includes cell-to-cell connections, bus bar fitment, sensors | | | | mounting, wiring and crimping, connector fitment, safety | mounting, wiring and crimping, connector fitment, safety | | | | devices fitment, BMS and thermal management system | devices fitment, BMS and thermal management system | | | | integration, pressure release valves fitment, enclosure | integration, pressure release valves fitment, enclosure | | | | fitment shall be domestically performed. | fitment shall be domestically performed. | | | | Import of battery modules shall not be permitted. | | +---------+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+ | 5 | Battery Management | With effect from 1st March 2027 | From the Date of Notification | | | System (BMS) | Manufacturing of BMS which at least includes assembly of | Manufacturing of BMS which at least includes assembly of | | | | electronic components, semiconductors, connectors on the | electronic components, semiconductors, connectors on the | | | | PCB, wiring, connector fitment, heat- sink fitment (if | PCB, wiring, connector fitment, heat- sink fitment (if | | | | provided), enclosure fitment, software/firmware flashing | provided), enclosure fitment, software/firmware flashing | | | | shall be domestically performed. | shall be domestically performed. | | | | Up to 28th February 2027, import of BMS may be permitted. | | +---------+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+ | 6 | DC - DC converter | With effect from 1st September 2026 | From the Date of Notification | | | | Manufacturing of DC - DC converter which at least includes | Manufacturing of DC - DC converter which at least includes | | | | integration of assembled PCB (PCBA), wiring and crimping, | assembly of electronic components, semiconductors, | | | | connector fitment, heat- sink fitment, enclosure fitment, | connectors on the PCB, wiring and crimping, connector | | | | software/firmware flashing shall be domestically performed. | fitment, heat- sink fitment, enclosure fitment, | | | | With effect from 1st March 2027 | software/firmware flashing shall be domestically performed. | | | | Manufacturing of DC - DC converter which at least includes | | | | | assembly of electronic components, semiconductors, | | | | | connectors on the PCB, wiring and crimping, connector | | | | | fitment, heat- sink fitment, enclosure fitment, | | | | | software/firmware flashing shall be domestically performed. | | | | | Up to 31st August 2026, import of DC-DC converter may be | | | | | permitted. | | +---------+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+ | 7 | Vehicle Control Unit | With effect from 1st September 2026 | From the Date of Notification | | | | Manufacturing of Vehicle control unit (VCU) which at least | Manufacturing of Vehicle control unit (VCU) which at least | | | | includes assembly of electronic components, | includes assembly of electronic components, | | | | semiconductors, connectors on the PCB, wiring, connector | semiconductors, connectors on the PCB, wiring, connector | | | | fitment, heat- sink fitment, enclosure fitment, | fitment, heat- sink fitment, enclosure fitment, | | | | software/firmware flashing shall be domestically performed. | software/firmware flashing shall be domestically performed. | +---------+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+ | 8 | Traction Motor | With effect from 1st September 2026 | With effect from 1st September 2026 | | | | Manufacturing of traction motor which at least includes | Manufacturing of traction motor which at least includes | | | | fitment of rotor assembly into motor, fitment of stator | magnet fitment, fitment of rotor assembly into motor, | | | | assembly into motor, shaft fitment, bearing fitment, | fitment of stator assembly into motor, shaft fitment, | | | | enclosure fitment, connectors fitment, cables fitment shall | bearing fitment, enclosure fitment, connectors fitment, | | | | be domestically performed. | cables fitment shall be domestically performed. | | | | With effect from 1st March 2027 | | | | | Manufacturing of traction motor which at least includes | | | | | magnet fitment, fitment of rotor assembly into motor, | | | | | fitment of stator assembly into motor, shaft fitment, | | | | | bearing fitment, enclosure fitment, connectors fitment, | | | | | cables fitment shall be domestically performed. | | +---------+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+ | 9 | Traction Motor | With effect from 1st September 2026 | From the Date of Notification | | | controller including | Manufacturing of Traction Motor controller including | Manufacturing of Traction Motor controller including | | | inverter | inverter which at least includes integration of assembled | inverter which at least includes assembly of electronic | | | | PCB (PCBA), high voltage connectors fitment, cables | components, semiconductors, connectors on the PCB, high | | | | fitment, heat- sink fitment, enclosure fitment, | voltage connectors fitment, cables fitment, heat- sink | | | | software/firmware flashing shall be domestically performed. | fitment, enclosure fitment, software/firmware flashing | | | | With effect from 1st March 2027 | shall be domestically performed. | | | | Manufacturing of Traction Motor controller including | | | | | inverter which at least includes assembly of electronic | | | | | components, semiconductors, connectors on the PCB, high | | | | | voltage connectors fitment, cables fitment, heat- sink | | | | | fitment, enclosure fitment, software/firmware flashing | | | | | shall be domestically performed. | | | | | Up to 31st August 2026, import of traction motor controller | | | | | including inverter may be permitted. | | +---------+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+ | 10 | Instrument Cluster | From the Date of Notification | From the Date of Notification | | | | Manufacturing of Instrument Cluster which at least includes | Manufacturing of Instrument Cluster which at least includes | | | | assembly of electronic components, semiconductors, | assembly of electronic components, semiconductors, | | | | connectors on the PCB, display unit, wiring, connector | connectors on the PCB, display unit, wiring, connector | | | | fitment, heat- sink fitment, enclosure fitment, | fitment, heat- sink fitment, enclosure fitment, | | | | software/firmware flashing shall be domestically performed. | software/firmware flashing shall be domestically performed. | +---------+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+ | 11 | On Board Charger along | With effect from 1st September 2026 | From the Date of Notification | | | with IC-CPD charging | Assembly of On-Board Charger along with IC-CPD charging | Assembly of On-Board Charger along with IC-CPD charging | | | cable | cable which includes integration of assembled PCB (PCBA), | cable which includes assembly of electronic components, | | | | wiring, connector fitment, heat- sink fitment, enclosure | semiconductors, connectors on the PCB, wiring, connector | | | | fitment, software/firmware flashing shall be domestically | fitment, heat- sink fitment, enclosure fitment, | | | | performed. | software/firmware flashing shall be domestically | | | | With effect from 1st March 2027 | performed. | | | | Assembly of On-Board Charger along with IC-CPD charging | | | | | cable which includes assembly of electronic components, | | | | | semiconductors, connectors on the PCB, wiring, connector | | | | | fitment, heat- sink fitment, enclosure fitment, | | | | | software/firmware flashing shall be domestically | | | | | performed. | | | | | Up to 31st August 2026, import of on-board charger along | | | | | with IC-CPD cable may be permitted. | | +---------+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+ Additional Conditions of e-ambulance PMP 1. All other Components of e-ambulance shall be domestically manufactured. Testing agencies shall issue separate guidelines for assessing their domestic manufacturing. 2. In the case of integrated unit consisting of multiple PMP components (e.g. 3-in-1 combo unit consisting of DC- DC converter, on-board charger and motor controller including inverter), PMP verification for compliance shall be carried out separately for individual PMP component. 3. Definition of "manufacture" shall be as defined in CGST Act 2017. 4. Import of PMP components and all other components of e-ambulance in CKD form (child parts of PMP components and other vehicle components) from single supplier shall not be permitted. 5. Medical equipment installed in the e-ambulance shall be excluded from the indigenisation requirement of this PMP.