Connected Commercial Vehicle (CCV) Protocol
The Digital Backbone of India’s Electric Freight Future
The Connected Commercial Vehicle (CCV) Protocol under NHEV ensures that every commercial electric vehicle operates within a connected, monitored, and compliant framework. It enhances accountability, transparency, and safety — reducing downtime, human error, and operational inefficiency through real-time data connectivity.
For OEMs
Certify your electric vehicles under the CCV Protocol to ensure nationwide connectivity, compliance, and E-Highway readiness.
For Fleet Operators
Apply to onboard your fleet under NHEV’s blended finance framework for zero-emission trucks.
About CCV Protocol
The CCV Protocol brings digital intelligence to India’s commercial fleet ecosystem. It enables real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making by connecting vehicles, drivers, infrastructure, and command centres.
Built for the future, CCV Protocol is powered by AI analytics, secured by blockchain, and ready for V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication. This allows vehicles to interact with other vehicles (V2V), infrastructure (V2I), and the power grid (V2G), ensuring safer and more efficient fleet movement.
Together, these technologies make CCV Protocol the foundation of India’s connected logistics revolution, transforming every vehicle into a smarter, safer, and sustainable asset.
CCV Protocol Integration in NHEV
CCV Protocol forms the digital backbone of NHEV’s connected ecosystem. It ensures operational safety, efficiency, and transparency across Highways by integrating partner vehicles into a unified network.
Each certified vehicle becomes a live data node in India’s evolving smart transport network.
Key Capabilities
Real-time communication between fleet and NHEV command centre
Predictive maintenance and uptime optimization
Secure and scalable cloud-based connectivity
Compliance with the latest global connected mobility and EV communication standards such as ISO 15118, 5G NR-V2X, and UNECE WP.29 standards
What CCV-Enabled Fleets Unlock?
Smart city and highway coordination
Real-time energy demand forecasting
Emergency response automation
Cross-agency data visibility for safety and compliance
Four Phases of CCV Protocol
Phase 1
OEM Onboarding
Phase 2
Scrutiny based on Merit, Productivity & Performance
Each vehicle is digitally evaluated based on performance, safety, and communication standards. Only the most efficient and compliant vehicles qualify for connected deployment and financing programs.
Phase 3
Virtual & Physical Vehicle Inspection
NHEV conducts technical audits to verify all four CCV Protocol components namely driver monitoring, cameras, GPS/V2X systems, and data infrastructure. Physical inspection ensures proper installation, cybersecurity compliance, and full operational readiness.
Phase 4
Certification & Integration
CCV Protocol Certification Framework
The CCV Protocol Certificate validates a vehicle’s readiness for connected operations across India’s NHEV corridors. It includes unique vehicle ID, component specifications, inspection reports, and authorized verification.
Eligibility and inspection
Comprehensive technical documentation
Digital certificate issuance
Continuous compliance monitoring
Periodic renewal aligned with fitness cycles
Certified fleets gain access to real-time dashboards, 30-minute roadside assistance, predictive analytics, and operational transparency across the NHEV ecosystem.
Benefits Across the Ecosystem
One Protocol. Many Advantages.
For OEMs
- Validation of connected technology
- Market visibility through NHEV network
- Eligibility for fleet financing and leasing
For Fleet Operators
- Predictive maintenance and reduced downtime
- Insurance advantages through verified telematics
- 24/7 operational monitoring
- Cost savings, reliability, and carbon reporting accuracy
For End Users
- Reliable, trackable EV logistics
- Lower transport costs and downtime
- Automated ESG and carbon footprint reporting
For Financiers & Insurers
- Transparent operational data
- Reduced risk and enhanced loan recoverability
- Digital asset verification
For Regulators & Infrastructure Bodies
- Real-time compliance data
- Better policy design and energy forecasting
Fee Structure
Simple and Transparent Pricing
| Stage | Fee (INR) | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Application |
₹50,000 + GST |
Initial registration and eligibility check |
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Piloting (Before Inspection) |
₹5,00,000 + GST |
Technology validation phase |
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Certification (Final) |
₹5,00,000 + GST |
Issuance of CCV Protocol certificate and integration |
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Re-assessment fees apply only to components requiring re-evaluation. |
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CCV Protocol: Driving India’s Intelligent Transport Future
The Connected Commercial Vehicle (CCV) Protocol is more than certification. It is a gateway to India’s intelligent mobility era. CCV Protocol transforms traditional fleets into digital assets that move smarter, safer, and greener by merging connectivity, safety, and sustainability.
With over 1,000 connected trucks planned under Phase 1, NHEV is setting new benchmarks for transparent logistics, predictive operations, and smart highway ecosystems.
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Join the Connected Future
Be part of India’s connected, clean, and commercially intelligent fleet ecosystem. Partner with NHEV to certify, connect, and scale your vehicles under the CCV Protocol.
FAQs
A national standard ensuring commercial EVs are connected, monitored, and compliant for safe, efficient operations under NHEV.
It ensures data transparency and operational accountability for financed and deployed fleets.
Reduced accidents, optimized routes, lower energy costs, and faster access to financing.
Driver monitoring, camera, GPS/V2X, and data infrastructure vendors integrated under one framework.
Application fees : ₹50,000 + GST
Piloting (Before Inspection) : ₹5,00,000 + GST
Certification (Final) : ₹5,00,000 + GST
Total Fees : ₹10,50,000 + GST
It’s AI-powered, V2X-compatible, and aligned with global standards like ISO 15118 and UNECE WP.29.
Vehicles must include driver monitoring systems, onboard cameras, GPS/V2X communication modules, and secure data infrastructure.
Yes. CCV-certified vehicles get preference in NHEV’s 1,000 Electric Truck Program, offering OEMs commercial exposure and national-level recognition.
Yes. CCV assesses communication standards such as ISO 15118, 5G NR-V2X, cybersecurity compliance, and OTA firmware readiness.
It enables real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and automated compliance alerts—reducing downtime and operational inefficiencies.
Yes, provided the vehicles meet all CCV requirements for telematics, safety systems, and connected infrastructure.
Access to NHEV’s live dashboards, 30-minute roadside assistance, energy forecasting, and smart routing support.
Yes. Fleets receive better financing options, reduced insurance premiums, optimized energy usage, and fewer breakdowns.
Certification requires periodic renewal aligned with national vehicle fitness cycles.
It ensures reliability, traceability, lower transport downtime, and accurate carbon footprint reporting.
Yes. CCV provides real-time visibility into vehicle status, route, battery health, and expected delivery timelines.
With predictive maintenance and optimized routing, fleets experience fewer disruptions and faster transit times.
It’s AI-powered, V2X-compatible, and aligned with global standards like ISO 15118 and UNECE WP.29.
Yes. Vehicles follow strict monitoring standards—driver behavior, vehicle health, and route risks are continuously analyzed.
Yes. Better vehicle uptime, optimized charging, and lower energy waste reduce per-km costs.
CCV provides verified vehicle data, reducing credit risk and improving loan recovery assurance.
Certified vehicles with safer driving, real-time monitoring, and verifiable telematics often qualify for lower premiums.
Yes. CCV provides secure, authorized visibility into usage, incidents, and compliance logs.
Absolutely. Vehicles have digital IDs, blockchain-backed logs, and authenticated inspection reports.
Certified vehicles gain eligibility for NHEV’s fleet financing and leasing programs.
It provides real-time data streams for safety enforcement, EV adoption status, and national-level mobility monitoring.
CCV vehicles connect with traffic systems, energy grids, charging networks, and emergency systems using V2X protocols.
Yes. Continuous data enables accurate planning for charging infrastructure, grid load, and future corridor expansion.
Yes. It complies with ISO 15118, 5G NR-V2X, and UNECE WP.29 cybersecurity regulations.
AI-based driver monitoring, alert systems, and real-time event logs reduce accidents and allow quick response to emergencies.
