PM E-DRIVE scheme: KSEB eyes stronger private participation in EV charging station roll-out in Phase II
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is seeking increased private sector participation for the second phase of the PM E-DRIVE scheme. The proposal aims to install 315 EV charging stations, with the majority of sites identified through partnerships with private landowners and charge point operators.
Why it matters
Leveraging private infrastructure is a strategic shift to accelerate the density of EV charging networks, which is essential for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
Phase II of the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme in Kerala, for which the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) recently submitted its proposal to the Centre, is expected to see more private participation.
The KSEB has proposed establishing 315 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across 277 locations in Phase II. The power utility, which is the State nodal agency for the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, has sought a total subsidy of ₹60 crore for this phase.
According to the KSEB, the proposed charger mix favours high-capacity infrastructure, with 245 units of 120 kW and 43 units of 240 kW chargers, alongside 27 units of 60 kW chargers.
The second phase focuses on leveraging private capital and land through the Charge Point Operator (CPO)-driven expression of interest (EoI) route to rapidly scale up charger density across Kerala.
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