Delhi to expand EV charging network to 32,000 stations in four years
The Delhi Government has started chalking out a comprehensive roadmap to develop a strong and reliable charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) across the national capital.
The Delhi Government has started chalking out a comprehensive roadmap to develop a strong and reliable charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) across the national capital.
Days after her government launched a new EV (Electric Vehicle policy, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed confidence that the ambitious move will play a crucial role in contributing towards realising the vision of a clean, healthy and pollution-free National Capital.
The Centre has ordered the removal of the BAT-BMS app from major app stores after reports that it could be used to remotely interfere with e-rickshaw battery systems. Authorities are now assessing broader cybersecurity risks linked to connected electric vehicles.
Delhi’s draft EV Policy 2026 opens for consultation, proposing incentives, scrappage benefits and strict timelines to push electric mobility across two-wheelers, commercial fleets and private vehicles.
CAFE norms are standards set by the government regarding a minimum average fuel efficiency and maximum CO2 emission level - not for individual models of four-wheelers, but for the entire fleet of an auto manufacturer.
A parliamentary panel has urged the government to frame a comprehensive national policy on electric vehicles (EV) by incorporating the elements of successful state models and international best practices.
Speaking on the occasion Khara, reiterated the Bank’s commitment towards a sustainable environment and also emphasized the country’s commitment towards achieving a carbon-neutral status by 2070.
Under the single window process, the Delhi government, via the Discoms, has empaneled nearly 10 vendors for helping the citizens to choose from various EV chargers.
Darshan Rana, Chairman and Managing Director, of Rana Group, said: “We are targeting all different segments in the EV.”
Due to the rapid increase in the EV ecosystem, a critical facilitator of EV adoption is the ready availability of slow and fast chargers ensuring easy access to efficient and cost-effective charging, the KPMG in India report mentioned.
