The Centre has approved Rs 776.29 crore to upgrade India’s testing infrastructure for electric vehicles.

The funds will upgrade ICAT in Manesar, ARAI in Pune, GARC in Chennai and NATRAX in Indore.

It was announced at a PM E-Drive industry dialogue at ICAT, attended by Minister H D Kumaraswamy.

Electric two-wheelers reached 9.9% of sales in April–August FY27, up from 6.6% in FY26.

Electric L5 three-wheelers took 46.1% of their segment, compared with 31.7% in FY26.

PM E-Drive’s outlay has risen to Rs 11,900 crore, with two-wheeler incentives extended to March 2028.

Kumaraswamy also inaugurated an indigenous 100 kN load car for tractor testing.

Officials say more domestic testing capacity will speed certification and support exports.

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