The Delhi government has initiated a detailed review of its Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, with officials and stakeholders discussing revisions that place a stronger emphasis on expanding charging infrastructure, boosting last-mile connectivity and setting up robust battery recycling systems. The policy draft, known as EV Policy 2.0, is currently under consultation before final approval and public release.
Senior transport officials said the updated draft prioritises a large-scale rollout of public charging stations across the capital to ease “range anxiety” and support broader EV adoption, with plans to facilitate around 5,000 charging points by 2030 at key locations such as markets, residential areas and highways.
Battery waste management, a critical issue with the rise of EV use in the city, is another major component of the revised policy. Authorities want a structured recycling and safe disposal chain for lithium-ion batteries — a provision that was largely absent in the previous policy — to address environmental and health concerns linked to improper battery disposal.
The draft also contains proposals to improve last-mile mobility by encouraging new electric vehicle solutions, such as compact EV vans and better-organised e-rickshaw networks, especially in areas underserved by conventional public transport. These measures aim to make daily mobility cleaner and more reliable for residents.
Officials said the policy review process involves consultations with industry experts, environmental groups and power distribution companies to ensure that charging infrastructure growth is matched with grid readiness and seamless integration across the city. The revised EV policy is expected to be released for public feedback before finalisation.
The current EV policy, originally introduced in 2020 and extended several times since, has helped stimulate electric mobility in the capital, but the government says a refreshed framework is necessary to achieve more ambitious targets for EV penetration and cleaner urban transport.
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