Delhi, the capital of India, is one of the most polluted cities in the world. Air pollution is a major public health concern in Delhi, and electric vehicles (EVs) offer a promising solution to reduce air pollution and improve public health.
The Delhi government has been at the forefront of promoting EV adoption in the country. In 2020, the Delhi government launched its first EV policy, which offered a range of incentives to encourage people to buy EVs. The policy was successful in boosting EV adoption in Delhi, and the number of EVs registered in the city has increased from around 1,000 in 2020 to over 100,000 in 2023.
The Delhi government is now working on its second EV policy, which is expected to be launched in early 2024. The new policy is expected to focus on two key areas: charging infrastructure and subsidies.
Charging infrastructure
One of the biggest challenges to EV adoption is the lack of charging infrastructure. Delhi has made significant progress in this area in recent years, with over 4,000 public charging points now installed. However, more needs to be done to make EV charging convenient and accessible for everyone.
The Delhi government plans to install 10,000 new public charging points in the next phase of its EV policy. It will also work to create a network of private charging stations in residential and commercial complexes.
Subsidies
The Delhi government also offers subsidies to encourage people to buy EVs. Two-wheelers are eligible for a subsidy of ₹5,000 per kWh of battery capacity, while three-wheelers are eligible for a subsidy of ₹30,000. Four-wheelers are also eligible for a subsidy, but it is limited to the first 1,000 EVs registered under the scheme.
The Delhi government is considering making the subsidies more attractive in the next phase of its EV policy. It may also introduce new subsidies for other types of EVs, such as buses and trucks.
Other measures
In addition to focusing on charging infrastructure and subsidies, the Delhi government is also taking other measures to promote EV adoption. These include:
- Exempting EVs
Delhi, the capital of India, is one of the most polluted cities in the world. Electric vehicles (EVs) offer a promising solution to reduce air pollution and improve public health. The Delhi government has been at the forefront of promoting EV adoption in the country, and its EV policy phase-2 is set to focus on charging infrastructure and subsidies.
Charging infrastructure
One of the biggest challenges to EV adoption is the lack of charging infrastructure. Delhi has made significant progress in this area in recent years, with over 4,000 public charging points now installed. However, more needs to be done to make EV charging convenient and accessible for everyone.
The Delhi government plans to install 10,000 new public charging points in the next phase of its EV policy. It will also work to create a network of private charging stations in residential and commercial complexes.
Subsidies
The Delhi government also offers subsidies to encourage people to buy EVs. Two-wheelers are eligible for a subsidy of ₹5,000 per kWh of battery capacity, while three-wheelers are eligible for a subsidy of ₹30,000. Four-wheelers are also eligible for a subsidy, but it is limited to the first 1,000 EVs registered under the scheme.
The Delhi government is considering making the subsidies more attractive in the next phase of its EV policy. It may also introduce new subsidies for other types of EVs, such as buses and trucks.
Other measures
In addition to focusing on charging infrastructure and subsidies, the Delhi government is also taking other measures to promote EV adoption. These include:
- Exempting EVs from road tax and registration fees
- Providing priority parking to EVs
- Setting up EV charging hubs in key locations
- Promoting EV awareness and education
Impact
The Delhi government's EV policy has had a positive impact on EV adoption in the city. The number of EVs registered in Delhi has increased from around 1,000 in 2020 to over 100,000 in 2023.
The next phase of the EV policy is expected to accelerate EV adoption even further. With improved charging infrastructure and more attractive subsidies, more people will be able to switch to EVs. This will help to reduce air pollution and improve public health in Delhi.
Delhi, the capital of India, is one of the most polluted cities in the world. Air pollution is a major public health concern in Delhi, and electric vehicles (EVs) offer a promising solution to reduce air pollution and improve public health.
The Delhi government has been at the forefront of promoting EV adoption in the country. In 2020, the Delhi government launched its first EV policy, which offered a range of incentives to encourage people to buy EVs. The policy was successful in boosting EV adoption in Delhi, and the number of EVs registered in the city has increased from around 1,000 in 2020 to over 100,000 in 2023.
The Delhi government is now working on its second EV policy, which is expected to be launched in early 2024. The new policy is expected to focus on two key areas: charging infrastructure and subsidies.
Charging infrastructure
One of the biggest challenges to EV adoption is the lack of charging infrastructure. Delhi has made significant progress in this area in recent years, with over 4,000 public charging points now installed. However, more needs to be done to make EV charging convenient and accessible for everyone.
The Delhi government plans to install 10,000 new public charging points in the next phase of its EV policy. It will also work to create a network of private charging stations in residential and commercial complexes.
Subsidies
The Delhi government also offers subsidies to encourage people to buy EVs. Two-wheelers are eligible for a subsidy of ₹5,000 per kWh of battery capacity, while three-wheelers are eligible for a subsidy of ₹30,000. Four-wheelers are also eligible for a subsidy, but it is limited to the first 1,000 EVs registered under the scheme.
The Delhi government is considering making the subsidies more attractive in the next phase of its EV policy. It may also introduce new subsidies for other types of EVs, such as buses and trucks.
Other measures
In addition to focusing on charging infrastructure and subsidies, the Delhi government is also taking other measures to promote EV adoption. These include:
- Exempting EVs
