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Delhi government is launching EV Policy 2.0 to accelerate electric mobility, focusing on expanded subsidies, robust charging infrastructure including an EV corridor, and a phased transition to an all-electric public bus fleet.
The Delhi government is set to introduce its ambitious Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0, aiming to significantly accelerate the capital's transition to electric mobility. This updated policy will closely align with the Centre's PM E-Drive scheme, expanding subsidy provisions, strengthening electric-charging infrastructure, and setting clear timelines for fleet conversion, with a strong push for a complete shift to electric buses in the coming years.
Key initiatives include plans for an EV corridor with fast-charging stations every 5 km along the 47km Outer Ring Road, designed to alleviate 'range anxiety' among drivers. The government aims to increase the total number of EV charging points from 8,998 to 16,070 by the end of the year. Additionally, the policy will extend subsidy benefits, offering ₹5,000 per kWh for electric two-wheelers (capped at ₹10,000) and flat subsidies for three-wheelers, while also incorporating scrapping incentives for older vehicles and streamlining battery disposal mechanisms.
