June
Electric Mobility

EV registrations in Delhi crosses one lakh mark

[Source - The Economic Times , 14 June 2023]
Author
Apoorv Minocha

Notable because

This significant milestone, coupled with a notable 14% EV penetration in the previous month of May, highlights the effectiveness of the Delhi government's incentives and policies. However, the distribution among EV categories remains unchanged. Electric four-wheelers (E4Ws) account for only around 11% of total EV sales, while electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) dominate with 65%. Moreover, the Delhi Government has an ambitious target of achieving 25% EV penetration by 2024, to accelerate the transition.

What to look out for in the months ahead

What measures will the government take to ensure fulfillment of this ambitious target?

With increasing EV penetration, the need for improved and robust charging infrastructure is even more crucial. What more steps are required to accelerate it?