India launches ‘EV as a Service’ for government ministries

Indian Economic System Infrastructure- Housing, Transport, Energy

12-Nov-24

Context: Recently, the Government of India, through CESL, launched the ‘EV as a Service’ programme to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in government offices, contributing to the nation’s sustainability goals and commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2070.

This program is a strategic step towards promoting electric mobility in government offices across India.

About the Programme

Initiative by: Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL).
This program is a major step in promoting electric vehicle (EV) adoption across government sectors, including central and state government ministries, Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), and institutions.
Objective: To facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Central and State Government ministries, departments, Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), and government institutions.
Goal: Aiming to deploy 5,000 electric cars in government sectors within the next two years.
It is designed to meet the increasing demand for EVs in the government sector, the ‘EV as a Service’ program aims to deploy 5,000 electric cars over the next two years.
The program’s flexible procurement model enables government offices to select various makes and models of EVs that best suit their operational needs, aligning with India’s long-term goal of net zero emissions by 2070.
This initiative supports environmental sustainability and also helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels, enhances India’s energy security, and reduces carbon emissions.
Implementation: Flexible procurement model, allowing government departments to choose from a variety of E-Car makes/models suitable for their operational needs.

Features

Supports government sustainability and net-zero targets by 2070.
Focuses on reducing carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.
CESL has already deployed 2,000 E-Cars and facilitated 17,000 E-Buses across India.
Includes an EV rally featuring a range of electric vehicles to showcase e-mobility diversity.