Delhi gets nod for 382 EV charging sites, tender for first 160-180 to follow

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has approved 382 EV charging sites across Delhi. The move strengthens the capital's readiness for mandatory electric vehicle adoption under the Delhi EV Policy.The government has now moved ahead with 382 approved sites and is preparing to begin the next stage with the first batch of high-readiness locations. (File Photo: ITG)New Delhi,Oct 4, 2026 17:33 ISTThe Ministry of Heavy Industries has approved 382 sites for setting up electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Delhi, Power Minister Ashish Sood said on Sunday. The move is aimed at preparing the capital’s charging network for the next phase of electric vehicle adoption under the Delhi EV Policy.According to Sood, the Delhi government’s Revenue Department and the Delhi Transport Corporation had identified 456 sites for EV charging infrastructure, of which 382 have now been approved by the ministry.He said the government is set to float a tender for the first tranche of 160 to 180 high-readiness sites.Sood said that under the Delhi EV Policy, notified on June 30, all 382 sites were reassessed over the past three months for segment-wise deployment. The sites were categorised separately for two-wheelers, three-wheelers and four-wheelers.He said the site-level assessment was carried out to ensure that Delhi’s charging network supports upcoming statutory mandates, including 100 per cent electric registrations for three-wheelers and N1 light commercial vehicles from January 1, 2027, and for two-wheelers from April 1, 2028. He said the government has onboarded KPMG as the Project Management Unit, and that the comprehensive site reassessment has been completed.Sood said the success of an EV ecosystem should not be measured merely by the number of financial incentives disbursed, but by the structural transformation of charging infrastructure on the ground.“By prioritising power availability, grid feasibility and segment-specific charging nodes, we are ensuring that when citizens transition to electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers and commercial vehicles, they are backed by world-class infrastructure across the capital,” he said.“Delhi’s primary focus over the last quarter has been to lay a sustainable, future-ready infrastructure foundation that directly aligns with the bold deadlines set under the Delhi EV Policy 2026,” Sood said.“A true EV revolution cannot rely solely on short-term financial payouts; it requires robust, reliable and segment-specific charging infrastructure that eliminates range anxiety for everyday citizens,” he added.- Ends