Budget 2025 - EV 2-Wheeler Makers Seek Big Wins for Charging Infra

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More Charging Stations

[{"selector":"#anim-a117de28-85a6-42ed-971f-2e7ae5fc4519","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6379bf5b-a242-4acc-bb8d-4131512712da","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.18988%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cb69f0cf-4223-4c56-a403-c650b75356d2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0d510b76-2ac1-43bb-b7fa-963334e295b8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-aa5c1702-c46a-41e2-9ce0-24369cfe9ac0","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-337.06895%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-66e5eca9-a25b-48a9-a622-5a7911f83f77","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bcb02282-78a2-4c34-9e78-171a7875464b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-116.05352%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] EV adoption is slow due to a lack of charging points, especially in smaller cities. Building fast, reliable charging networks with government support is essential to boost confidence and encourage EV ownership. Credits: FLUX-schnell

PLI Scheme Support

[{"selector":"#anim-bafe9758-f2af-4eaa-b308-dd9cc3976147","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ccbf59e9-7777-4be2-9701-4c821be1b512","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(115.18987%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-aa99051c-63a8-4af9-b703-8500f08450bc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-92019254-be6d-48c1-ba68-099026ffefa3","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(87.24488%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fb923d80-7246-4d8b-ab3a-fda14e24c52a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9306f689-4dcb-47ea-bfdd-e39916e8b62e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-811b225f-5c0d-44a4-884c-6dba0f3b494d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(115.18987%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Expanding the PLI scheme to cover new battery tech and EV parts will reduce costs and help Indian companies compete globally, making local EV production stronger and boosting the Make-in-India mission. Credits: olaelectric, Instagram

Lower GST on Batteries

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More R&D Money

[{"selector":"#anim-37ca4605-d361-4219-8d9f-ee259e77396c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b24812ae-0962-4738-9e33-e11f4b56941c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(115.18987%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a92f6e99-32e7-477a-a12c-3fdc7798741a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cf0b199b-eb36-4be7-8835-645692679c2e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(115.18987%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-682a3ec5-fb8a-4075-a2d2-3110713e608e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9cb89204-96ae-4764-86df-8d8e093a93d0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4d030173-103d-4af4-84f1-444f06df39d0","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(84.04908%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Investing in research for better batteries, lightweight materials, and smart tech is crucial for India to lead globally. Strong R&D funding can improve EV quality and meet both domestic and export demands. Credits: FLUX-schnell

Tax Benefits for Buyers

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Expand PM E-Drive

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Build Local Factories

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Focus on Clean Goals

[{"selector":"#anim-336dc870-889c-499e-a478-cd15c3656dad [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f80dd190-def8-4eee-bfb5-4aa96b5b591b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e84640d8-5872-4d1d-8548-609bcbc727d2","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(115.50632%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b67367b4-f387-4536-84c6-1a9ad372b46c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-175ff73e-74db-41fd-82f3-19a51c140932","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(82.78146%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-49c9109d-94f3-4d10-8320-3b04882367e6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a43ed1e3-623c-4f1b-a7a8-87cc6f27097f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(114.87342%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Backing EVs helps India achieve its net-zero emissions goal by 2070. Policies to support the sector show India’s commitment to clean energy, attracting global investors and ensuring sustainable growth. Credits: Overdrive

BYD Sealion 7 Makes Grand Debut at Auto Expo 2025

[{"selector":"#anim-c45bbe0f-27a2-4900-bd2a-c5c405395132","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-38af93a7-111d-4b23-887c-c10f00689bef","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(-270deg) translate3d(0px, 4901.70901%, 0) rotate(270deg)","rotate(-270deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(270deg)"]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Thanks for Reading Credits: overdrive Read Next!