India’s capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution
Summary
New Delhi, India’s capital, has started a strong plan to switch most new vehicles to electric by 2027 to reduce air pollution. The city offers money incentives to buy electric vehicles (EVs) and scrap gas-powered ones, while also working to build more charging stations.Key Facts
- New Delhi wants most new vehicles registered from 2027 to be electric, focusing first on three-wheeled vehicles and small trucks, then two-wheelers.
- About 5% of the city’s 8.7 million vehicles are currently electric, but EV registrations rose to over 100,000 last year.
- The government plans to spend around $1.5 billion (150 billion rupees) on this effort.
- Buyers can get up to 50,000 rupees ($522) for purchasing an EV and up to 100,000 rupees ($1,044) for scrapping old gas vehicles.
- Delhi is one of the most polluted cities, and this policy aims to improve air quality.
- Drivers say more charging stations are needed, especially for longer trips, since current battery ranges are limited.
- The policy includes subsidies, tax waivers, and development of battery-swapping and charging stations.
- The focus is on two- and three-wheelers which make up almost 70% of vehicles in the city.
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