New Delhi: The upcoming electric vehicle policy aims to prioritise employment generation by focusing on the establishment of extensive charging infrastructure and

across the city. At least 20,000 jobs will be created through various support services and related infrastructure development projects, govt officials said.

A senior official said Delhi govt planned to create a network of EV charging infrastructure at fixed intervals. Delhi already has over 50 locations equipped with EV charging infrastructure, offering over 4,646 charging points, along with 250 battery swapping stations, to electric vehicle users.

“Range anxiety, or the fear that my vehicle will not have enough battery charge to reach its destination or will leave me stranded, is one of the reasons that deters people from switching to an EV,” the official said. “The focus will be on ensuring that we overcome this in the new policy,” he added.

The current EV policy, originally introduced in 2020, has received multiple extensions, the latest one for three months after April 15, 2025. The policy offers a range of incentives, including a 25% purchase subsidy (up to Rs 5,500) for e-cycles, Rs 30,000 for e-rickshaws and e-carts, Rs 5,000 per kWh of battery capacity (capped at Rs 30,000) for two-wheelers, and Rs 30,000 for e-light commercial vehicles.

Officials said that looking ahead to 2027, govt aimed to achieve 95per cent electric vehicles among all new registrations, leading to a substantial reduction in urban pollution levels.

The plan focuses on establishing comprehensive accessibility to charging stations and battery exchange facilities across the region. It envisions complete coverage of recharging infrastructure by 2030 for the seamless adoption of electric mobility.