The Delhi Government Makes Plan For Promoting Electric Vehicles, Which Will Account For 25% Of All Sales by 2023

Environmental pollution has become increasingly serious in many parts of the world and Delhi is no exception. Many regions in Delhi have reported alarming levels of pollution, so the state government has made an announcement of "The Draft Delhi EV Policy 2018". According to the draft, the government wants to reduce pollution in this area by using battery-powered vehicles (BEVs). This policy aims to target 25% of all vehicles by 2023 using battery power instead of petrol and oil.

Charging points every 3 km with 100% subsidy to popularise EVs

In addition to improving the environment, the draft also states that the policy also contributes to the creation of jobs for the Indian people such as selling, financing, servicing, charging and producing electric vehicles.

According to the research, in the winter, up to 30% of pollution comes from transportation means. Kailash Gahlot, the state transport minister, said the implementation of electric cars to eliminate emissions to the environment at this moment is very important.

The draft gives several suggestions to promote the use of electric vehicles, such as free full road taxes, registration fees, and parking fees for all types of electric vehicles eligible for FAME incentives, up to 2023. Eligible vehicles are battery-powered vehicles (as defined in Appendix 1 of FAME India). Plug-in Hybrid, Strong Hybrid, and Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicles are not in this list.

As in the draft, every three kilometers there will be a charging station. Parking lots are also equipped with chargers through the conduits to ensure fully charged vehicles both at home and at work. All charging points will pay electric city tariff at a special level.

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Main Objective

Currently in Delhi, up to two-thirds of new vehicles are registered as two-wheelers, including 90-125cc scooters and 110-125cc motorcycles. In addition, there are many passengers using public transportation for the daily commute.

The main purpose of this policy is to encourage people to use electric vehicles, including electric trains, tricycles, and so on. Links to applications are also encouraged.

The Delhi government also pledged to produce and put into practice at least 1,000 buses run entirely on electric in 2019. If this goal is achieved, the government will keep pace with the plan to deliver 50% of public bus traffic by 2023.

This policy focuses on encouraging Indian people to buy and use two-wheelers and other public and private means of transport that do not emit environmental pollutants.

Key Incentives

GNCTD plans to reduce the cash price when passengers use e-cab and e-auto for the short trips through the aggregation on the application. These refunds will be limited to a maximum of 20% of the cost of the trip and the maximum value per trip is Rs 10.

For example, owners of two-wheelers who are not certified for BS (IV) if they go dismantling and abandon their car, they will receive a preferential up to $ 212 (INR 15,000). Plus, when they go shopping for electric cars, they can get an incentive of 11,000 to 22,000 INR for each type of car.