Delhi's 95% EV Adoption Target by 2027 Faces Critical Test: Charging Infrastructure and Retrofitting Gaps Emerge
Delhi EV Policy 2.0 targets 95% adoption by 2027 but faces charging infrastructure and vehicle retrofitting implementation gaps.
The Delhi government’s draft EV Policy 2.0 has entered its final consultation phase, with industry stakeholders flagging critical gaps even as the policy sets an ambitious target of achieving 95% electric vehicle adoption by 2027. Released for public feedback in April, the policy marks a shift away from direct subsidies toward scrappage-linked incentives, tax benefits, and tighter registration norms to accelerate the transition to cleaner mobility.
The proposal outlines a major structural change in the two-wheeler segment, suggesting that fresh registrations of petrol and diesel vehicles could be phased out by April 2028, allowing only electric models. It also promotes affordable EVs and strong hybrid vehicles, reflecting a broader strategy to expand sustainable transport adoption across the capital.
Despite the progressive framework, industry leaders have identified charging infrastructure as the most significant execution challenge. Navneet Daga noted that while policy measures are likely to drive rapid EV adoption, the pace of charging station deployment may not be sufficient to support the expected surge in demand.
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Currently, Delhi has fewer than 5,000 public charging points, while the policy aims to expand this network to 18,000 by the end of 2026. Experts caution that unless infrastructure growth matches vehicle adoption, the shortage of charging facilities could become a major bottleneck, undermining the policy’s effectiveness.
Another concern raised by stakeholders is the limited focus on retrofitting existing internal combustion engine vehicles. Madhumita Agrawal emphasized that relying solely on new EV sales may slow down the transition, given the large number of conventional vehicles already in operation.
With over 300 million internal combustion engine vehicles currently on Indian roads, experts argue that incorporating retrofitting solutions into the policy could significantly accelerate emission reductions. As the feedback deadline approaches, these issues are expected to play a decisive role in shaping the final version of Delhi’s EV Policy 2.0.
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