5GAA V2V Requirements Advance Under India Draft Rules

On August 26, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) welcomed the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) draft notification proposing V2V requirements for type approval of L, M, and N category vehicles in India. The 5GAA said the proposal can establish a regulatory framework for interoperable V2X services while supporting safer and more efficient transportation systems. The association's response supports moving forward with standardization based on agreements involving the ETSI TC ITS Rel 2 stack and a 20 MHz configuration for LTE-V2X Direct, providing a technical starting point for the proposed framework.

5GAA Supports Proposed V2V Regulatory Framework

The 5GAA endorsed continuing the proposed standardization activity around the ETSI TC ITS Rel 2 stack, with 20 MHz for LTE-V2X Direct serving as the starting point. The association also highlighted the connection between mandatory V2V fitment and AIS-230, which remains under development and has not yet been finalized. This linkage is significant because the proposed mandate depends on a standard that is still being developed. The draft notification therefore represents an initial regulatory step, while the technical standardization process continues in parallel across the relevant stakeholders in India.

Proposed V2V Deployment Milestones

As an initial basis for discussion, 5GAA suggested retaining the voluntary deployment milestone of October 1, 2027, for L, M, and N category vehicles that are equipped with V2V technologies on a voluntary basis. The association also proposed maintaining an initial October 1, 2028, milestone for introducing the V2V mandate. These dates provide a phased framework in which voluntary adoption would precede mandatory fitment, giving stakeholders time to progress through the technical and regulatory work associated with V2V deployment and type approval requirements.

Role of AIS-230 in Mandatory V2V Fitment

The proposed mandatory fitment is closely linked to compliance with AIS-230, but the standard is still being developed and is not yet final. That status creates an important dependency between the regulatory proposal and the underlying technical requirements for V2V systems. The 5GAA's position keeps the October 1, 2027, voluntary milestone and October 1, 2028, initial mandate milestone as discussion points while the standardization process advances. For vehicle manufacturers and other stakeholders, the development of AIS-230 will therefore remain relevant to how the proposed framework progresses in India.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The proposal could establish a clearer pathway for interoperable V2X services across L, M, and N category vehicles, with implications for automakers and technology stakeholders preparing for future V2V type approval requirements. The phased milestones also indicate a potential transition from voluntary deployment to mandatory fitment, although the final timing and technical requirements remain subject to the regulatory and standardization processes. The continued development of AIS-230 and alignment with the ETSI TC ITS Rel 2 stack will be particularly important in determining how consistently V2V technologies can be implemented across the India vehicle market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the proposed V2V milestones in India?
The proposed V2V framework includes a voluntary deployment milestone of October 1, 2027, followed by an initial mandate milestone of October 1, 2028. These dates apply to L, M, and N category vehicles under the proposal discussed by 5GAA. The association recommended retaining both milestones as an initial basis for discussion. Implementation remains connected to the development of AIS-230 and the broader standardization process, meaning the final regulatory requirements will depend on how the draft notification and supporting technical framework progress.