FAME II: News
02 Sep 2024
FAME IIIGovernment to announce FAME-III scheme by mid-September: Report
India is preparing to unveil the third phase of its successful electric vehicle (EV) subsidy program, known as 'Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) Electric Vehicles in India' or FAME-III.
20 May 2024
AutoGovernment panel finds EV manufacturers violated FAME 2 subsidy scheme
A high-level government panel, established by the Union Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), has discovered that auto companies intentionally violated the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric (& Hybrid) Vehicles in India (FAME-2) guidelines.
01 Apr 2024
Indian GovernmentEMPS 2024: India's new Rs. 500cr EV scheme starts today
Indian government's new initiative, the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS 2024), aimed at promoting electric mobility across the nation, comes into force starting today.
08 Mar 2024
Electric Vehicles in IndiaCentre denies FAME-II EV scheme extension beyond March 31
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has put an end to recent rumors, stating that the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India (FAME-II) scheme will not be extended by four months.
18 Dec 2023
Indian GovernmentFAME subsidy removal on electric two-wheelers under consideration: Expected impact
The Indian government is likely to discontinue subsidies for electric two-wheelers in the coming weeks.
28 Oct 2023
Electric Vehicles in IndiaGreaves Electric Mobility refunds Rs. 124 crore FAME-II subsidy
Greaves Electric Mobility has refunded approximately Rs. 124 crore to the Centre in subsidies obtained through the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles (FAME-II) initiative in India.
30 Jul 2023
Electric Vehicles in IndiaCentre demands subsidy refund; EV makers in turn ask customers
The Indian government has demanded a refund of Rs. 469 crore from seven EV makers for allegedly claiming incentives while not complying with the FAME 2 norms.
22 May 2023
Electric VehiclesFAME-II revision: Electric two-wheelers to become costlier from June 1
Get ready to pay more for electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) in India starting June 1.
18 May 2023
Electric VehiclesFAME II subsidy revision: Electric two-wheelers may soon become costlier
Over the last couple of years, electric vehicles have been gaining popularity across the globe. India has also seen a large jump in sales of electric two-wheelers, especially e-scooters.
02 May 2023
Ola ElectricOla S1 Pro owners to get charger reimbursement: Here's why
Bought an EV charger separately while purchasing an Ola Electric scooter in India? You are entitled to a refund.
21 Dec 2022
Electric Vehicles in IndiaCentre probes "misappropriation" of incentives by EV makers in India
Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister for Heavy Industries, has informed the parliament that the government will be investigating possible misappropriation of incentives given to electric vehicle (EV) makers in India.
25 Nov 2020
Electric VehiclesIndian government to set up 69,000 EV charging stations
Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced to set up one e-charging kiosk at around 69,000 petrol stations across India, furthering the government's plan to make India an electric vehicle nation by 2030.
30 Oct 2020
MahindraMahindra eKUV100 to be launched by January 2021
Mahindra will launch its all-electric eKUV100 compact SUV in India by January 2021, the company's MD and CEO, Dr. Pawan Goenka, has revealed.
19 Aug 2019
IndiaHero Optima ER, Nyx ER e-scooters launched in India
Expanding its products line-up, Hero Electric has launched the Optima ER and Nyx ER e-scooters in India.
11 May 2019
Electric VehiclesAther 450 receives FAME-II subsidy, gets a price cut
Bengaluru-based start-up Ather Energy has announced that its flagship scooter Ather 450 has received a subsidy of Rs. 27,000 under FAME II scheme.
