EV Policy 2.0 proposes increasing R&D funding from ₹50 million to ₹1000 million to strengthen Delhi’s electric vehicle ecosystem.
The Delhi government is preparing to roll out its new Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0, with a strong focus on expanding public charging infrastructure and significantly boosting research and development to strengthen the city’s electric mobility ecosystem.
According to officials, the updated policy recommends increasing the research and development fund from ₹50 million to ₹1000 million, signalling a major push towards innovation and long term capacity building in the EV sector. The policy is currently being finalised and is expected to be implemented from the next financial year, following approval. In the interim, the existing EV policy has been extended until March next year.
A key pillar of EV Policy 2.0 is the large-scale expansion of public charging infrastructure. The proposal includes setting up 1,000 public charging stations, each to be supported with an incentive of ₹15,00,000. In addition, the government plans to install 15,000 AC charging points and 2,000 DC fast charging points across the city, with a total estimated outlay of ₹80 million.
Battery swapping infrastructure is also expected to receive a significant boost. The policy recommends establishing 1,000 battery swapping stations, with each unit eligible for incentives of up to ₹6,00,000. This move aims to address range anxiety and reduce charging time for EV users.
The government plans to facilitate 50,000 retrofits to convert existing internal combustion engine vehicles into electric vehicles, supporting a faster transition while making EV adoption more accessible.
