GARC expands EV and crash-safety testing under PM E-DRIVE
GARC in Chennai is adding EV, battery, ADAS and crash-testing capacity under PM E-DRIVE. The upgrade could strengthen safety…
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- EV POLICY GARC expands EV safety testing Chennai's automotive test centre is adding capacity for EVs, batteries, ADAS and crash safety.
- WHAT CHANGED Testing capacity is getting broader The upgrade also covers powertrains, heavy commercial vehicles and automotive components.
- THE FUNDING Four centres share upgrade support ₹776.29 crore The Ministry's annual report and NDTV both cite the proposal for ARAI, ICAT, NATRAX and GARC.
- FOR BUYERS No new subsidy or retrofit The change strengthens back-end validation; it does not alter current vehicle ownership requirements.
- READ THE FULL STORY Why testing matters for EVs See what the GARC upgrade could change for safety, certification and commercial fleets.
- READ THE FULL STORY Get the full breakdown Sources, numbers and what to watch next.
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