The proposed EV Policy 2.0 will prioritise buyer incentives, wider charging access, and expansion of electric public transport as Delhi seeks to reduce vehicular emissions.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta speaks during an interview with The Statesman.
The Delhi government is working on a new electric vehicle policy to speed up the shift to cleaner transport in the city, with incentives for buyers, more charging stations, and a bigger fleet of electric buses.
Responding to a question from The Statesman on the EV roadmap for passenger vehicles, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the transition to electric mobility is central to the government’s environmental strategy, particularly as vehicular emissions remain a major contributor to the city’s pollution.
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“The transition to electric mobility is one of the central pillars of our government’s environmental strategy. Vehicular emissions account for a significant share of Delhi’s pollution, especially during winter months, and therefore, electrification of passenger vehicles is critical if we want lasting improvements in air quality,” Gupta said.
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She said the upcoming EV Policy 2.0 will focus on three key pillars – infrastructure, affordability, and sustainability.
“Our upcoming EV Policy 2.0 focuses on three main pillars: affordability, infrastructure, and sustainability. For passenger vehicles, the policy proposes strong financial incentives during the first three years to accelerate adoption,” the Chief Minister said.
Gupta added that charging infrastructure would also be expanded across the city.
“The government plans to install sufficient public charging stations across Delhi by 2030, with each having multiple charging points located in markets, parking complexes, residential societies, and government buildings. These should be available like petrol pumps are for ICE vehicles,” she said.
The government is also looking to expand electric public transport as part of the broader clean mobility push.
“We are also expanding electric public transport, and thousands of electric buses are being added to the fleet to ensure that clean mobility becomes the backbone of Delhi’s transport system. We already have the largest e-bus fleet in the country, and we plan to increase it to at least 13,000,” Gupta said.
She added that the government’s long-term vision is to position Delhi as a leader in electric mobility.
“Our long-term vision is clear: Delhi should become India’s EV capital, where owning an electric vehicle is affordable, convenient, and environmentally responsible.”
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