India, Germany Hold Talks to Boost Electric Mobility with Charging, Funding and Training

Representatives from India and Germany met in New Delhi under the GSDP Conversation Series for a roundtable to explore how both countries can push electric mobility together. The session focused on charging networks, finance, skill development, and the reuse of batteries as EV adoption grows in India. Held on 4 December 2025 at Maharashtra Sadan, the meeting was part of the Indo-German Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development (GSDP) Conversation Series. Officials from Central Ministries, state departments, public transport agencies, power utilities, financial bodies, and industry groups joined the talks. The goal was simple: move from separate efforts to more aligned plans that link renewable energy, transport, manufacturing, finance, and training. The idea was to make coordination smoother as India scales up its national EV shift.

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The meeting also reviewed government programmes. This included the PM eDrive scheme for expanding EVs and charging points and the PM eBus Sewa plan that aims to bring 10,000 electric buses through public-private partnerships. Officials highlighted the payment security mechanism that supports large EV fleets. The Ministry of Power and Bureau of Energy Efficiency also shared updated rules on charging interoperability, safety, tariffs, and smart systems to help states follow a common approach.

Another big part of the discussion was multimodal electrification. Leaders looked at how metro networks, buses, shared mobility, and last-mile services can connect better. Power distribution companies spoke about grid planning, land access, and standardised charging layouts. Financing options like risk sharing and pooled procurement came up as ways to support adoption. Training in EV systems, battery work, and inclusive skill programmes was also flagged as important for long-term growth.

During her keynote speech, Christine Toetzke, Director General for Asia, Latin America, Middle East & Eastern/Southeastern Europe, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Germany, said: 'Germany and India share a long-standing partnership rooted in trust, ambition, and a shared vision for a greener future. The Green and Sustainable Development Partnership is central to our international engagement, reflecting our joint commitment to make development both climate-compatible and socially inclusive.

'Electric mobility is not merely a technological shift, it is a transformation of how our societies move, how we design our cities, and how we create opportunities for future generations. As India advances this transition at remarkable scale and speed, Germany stands ready to support with system-level planning, vocational skills development, and innovation in areas such as battery management and circular economy solutions. Our cooperation is a long-term investment in cleaner air, safer mobility, and more equitable access to opportunity for all.'

Rare Earth Recycling Unit and Market Insights Shared

Industry voices from Bosch Mobility India, Intent Platform, and the Automotive Skills Development Council added insights on market trends. BatX Energies and Germany’s Rocklink GmbH announced a rare earth magnet recycling unit in Uttar Pradesh. This will be India’s first pilot project for EV-related materials and is expected to be ready in 12 months. Other Indo-German efforts include bioleaching research for battery metals and projects under GIZ and IGSTC for low-emission mobility and urban transport.

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The session closed with both sides confirming long-term cooperation through GSDP. Germany also reaffirmed support for planning, skills, circularity, and battery innovation to help India’s EV roadmap.