价值超1000亿卢比，印度电动车补贴实施期限将延长两年

Group 1 - The Indian government has extended the deadline for its electric vehicle subsidy program from March 2026 to March 2028, with a total value of ₹109 billion (approximately ¥8.94 billion) [1] - The subsidy program, which started in September 2024, aims to promote the rapid adoption of electric vehicles in India, providing a total of ₹36.8 billion (approximately ¥3 billion) for electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, ambulances, and trucks [1][2] - The government has allocated ₹43.9 billion (approximately ¥3.6 billion) for public transport agencies to purchase 14,000 electric buses [1] Group 2 - The program includes large-scale charging infrastructure development to facilitate convenient charging for electric vehicle users and aims to strengthen the domestic electric vehicle manufacturing supply chain [2] - The Indian government has faced challenges in promoting electric trucks and buses, as well as difficulties for testing agencies, which have impacted the normal progress of the project [2][5] - The extension of the subsidy deadline reflects the real challenges India faces in the transition to electric vehicles, including the complex technology requirements and the need for longer research and testing cycles [5][7] Group 3 - India is the third-largest automotive market globally, with car sales reaching 5.23 million units in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 3% [7] - From January to July this year, cumulative car sales in India reached 3.01 million units, showing a year-on-year growth of 2% [7] - However, the penetration rate of new energy vehicles in India is less than 1%, compared to 50% in China and 10% in the United States [7]