Moving to expand its electric bus fleet, DTC has begun upgrading three additional depots to support full EV operations.
The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has started work to equip three additional depots, Nand Nagri, Wazirpur, and Sukhdev Vihar with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, accelerating the Capital’s push toward a fully electric public transport system. Officials said the charging systems at these depots will be ready within four months, with each site requiring an investment of about 10 crore rupees.
The electrification is essential to accommodate Delhi’s next batch of electric buses, expected to be inducted over the coming year. “Once complete, Delhi will have the capacity to manage one of the largest electric bus fleets in the country,” a DTC official said. The city currently operates nearly 2,000 electric buses across DTC and cluster services, with another 3,000 slated to join the fleet by March 2026.
Under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2020, the government aims to make 80 percent of the city’s public bus fleet electric by 2028. The new depots will feature high-capacity charging systems, smart load management, and energy-efficient infrastructure to reduce downtime and support round-the-clock operations.
Upgrades are also underway at existing depots such as Rajghat, Mundka, and Okhla, where high-voltage charging infrastructure is being installed. The three new depots will additionally include dedicated heavy commercial EV bays, enabling simultaneous charging of multiple large-capacity buses.
Transport minister Pankaj Singh recently said the government’s priority is to create a sustainable and inclusive electric mobility ecosystem. “Our goal is not just to add buses, but to build a green transport ecosystem for the next decade,” he said, adding that by March 2026, Delhi’s e-bus network will cover nearly all major corridors, reducing emissions and urban noise.
