TL;DR
Delhi's upcoming EV policy will focus on safe recycling and disposal of lithium-ion batteries, alongside expanding charging infrastructure and reviewing adoption targets.
The Delhi government is finalizing its revised Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, which will place a significant emphasis on the safe disposal and recycling of used lithium-ion batteries. This initiative addresses growing concerns about battery waste as EV adoption, particularly among two-wheelers and commercial fleets, has rapidly increased in the capital over the past three years.
Officials are evaluating existing gaps in the city's battery collection and recycling infrastructure to prevent unsafe disposal practices, such as dumping batteries in scrap markets where manual extraction poses environmental and health risks. The revised policy is expected to promote the establishment of more certified recycling and refurbishment centers in the Delhi-NCR region.
Beyond battery waste management, the new policy will also review targets for EV adoption, including the procurement of electric buses, installation of public charging stations in residential areas, and updating fleet conversion timelines for commercial operators. Financial incentives and a dedicated EV Fund are also under consideration to streamline subsidy disbursals and encourage safe disposal through potential buyback schemes or aggregator partnerships.
