The Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited has invited Expressions of Interest for setting up Electric Vehicle Public Charging Stations across Rajasthan. This move is part of Category C of the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, a national programme launched by the Ministry of Heavy Industries to support faster adoption of electric vehicles by building a strong and reliable charging network across the country.
Under this scheme, Charge Point Operators can receive financial support covering up to 80 percent of the cost of upstream infrastructure. This includes expenses related to transformers, switchgear, electrical panels, cabling, and civil works required for setting up the charging stations. However, the scheme does not provide any subsidy for the charger equipment itself. The cost of the chargers will have to be fully borne by the operators. RRECL has been appointed as the State Nodal Agency and will act as a facilitator by collecting proposals, verifying details, and forwarding eligible applications to the Ministry of Heavy Industries for final approval and release of subsidies.
To qualify under the scheme, Charge Point Operators must meet strict eligibility criteria. They should have a proven operational track record, with at least 10 public fast charging stations already operational in India for a minimum period of six months. These existing charging stations must have chargers with a minimum capacity of 30 kilowatts. In addition, operators must own and operate a Central Management System that allows real-time monitoring of charging stations. A publicly accessible mobile application for users is also mandatory.
Operators are required to identify suitable land locations that are easily accessible to the public. These locations may include highways, shopping malls, commercial complexes, or other high-footfall areas. The land must either be owned by the operator or secured through a lease or agreement for a minimum period of five years. Each proposal must include detailed information such as the exact geographic location, geo-tagged photographs of the site, and complete technical specifications of the proposed charging infrastructure. RRECL has also indicated that higher priority will be given to proposals that include high-capacity chargers of 120 kilowatts or more.
The submission process for the EoI began on January 27, 2026, and will remain open until February 17, 2026, up to 6:00 PM. Applications must be submitted in offline mode at the Office of the Director (Technical), RRECL, Jaipur. Interested parties must pay an EoI document fee of ₹1,000 plus GST and a processing fee of ₹5,000 plus GST.
While RRECL will support and coordinate the process at the state level, the Ministry of Heavy Industries will have the final authority on selection, approval, and release of financial assistance under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme.
