The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has approved 382 sites for the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Delhi, according to Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood.
The Delhi government’s Revenue Department and the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) had initially identified 456 locations for EV charging infrastructure. Of these, 382 sites have now received approval from the MHI, Sood said in a statement.
382 EV Charging Sites Reassessed Under Delhi EV Policy
Following the notification of the Delhi EV Policy on June 30, all 382 approved sites were reassessed over the past three months to determine the most suitable deployment strategy.
The sites have been categorised according to vehicle segments, including two-wheelers, three-wheelers and four-wheelers. The government said the assessment was carried out to ensure that Delhi’s charging network is aligned with upcoming regulatory requirements under the EV policy.
These include mandates for 100% electric registrations of three-wheelers and N1 light commercial vehicles from January 1, 2027, followed by 100% electric registrations of two-wheelers from April 1, 2028.
The Delhi government has also appointed KPMG as the Project Management Unit (PMU) for the initiative. According to Sood, the comprehensive reassessment of the identified sites has now been completed.
Tender for First 160–180 Sites to Be Floated
The government is preparing to invite bids for the first tranche of 160 to 180 high-readiness sites. These locations will form the initial phase of the planned charging infrastructure expansion.
Sood said the success of Delhi’s EV ecosystem should not be assessed solely on the basis of financial incentives. Instead, he emphasised the importance of developing charging infrastructure that can support the growing adoption of electric vehicles across different segments.
He said the government is prioritising power availability, grid feasibility and segment-specific charging nodes to ensure that residents shifting to electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers and commercial vehicles have access to reliable charging infrastructure across the capital.
Delhi Focuses on Charging Infrastructure Ahead of EV Mandates
The Delhi government said its focus over the past quarter has been on creating a sustainable and future-ready EV infrastructure network that aligns with the timelines outlined under the Delhi EV Policy 2026.
Sood also highlighted the need to address range anxiety through a dependable public charging network, saying that a successful EV transition would require more than short-term financial support.
The approval of 382 sites and the upcoming tender for the first 160–180 locations mark a step towards expanding Delhi’s charging infrastructure ahead of the upcoming electric vehicle registration mandates.
