The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MoHI) on April 29, 2026, issued an amendment to PMP for the N2 and N3 categories of e-Trucks under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme.
The following has been stated: -
•The government has amended the Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) for N2 and N3 category e-trucks under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme.
•Changes apply to key components—Battery Management System (BMS), DC-DC converter, and Vehicle Control Unit (VCU).
•Import of BMS is allowed only till August 31, 2026, after which domestic manufacturing becomes mandatory.
•For DC-DC converter and VCU, phased domestic manufacturing requirements begin from September 01, 2025, with stricter localization from September 01, 2026.
•The amendments aim to boost domestic production of critical EV components with effect from the date of notification.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: S.O. 2131(E)]
