In an affluent neighborhood in Delhi, electric vehicle charging stations near a popular shopping area were busy with drivers powering up their scooters, trucks and cars. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
India's government is aggressively promoting electric vehicles to reduce air pollution. Delhi aims for 25% of new vehicles to be electric by 2027. However, a lack of charging infrastructure and frequent power outages are hindering progress.
EV drivers demand more charging stations and improved grid reliability. Currently, Delhi has about 200 charging stations, insufficient for over 10 million vehicles.
India's Energy Minister R.K. Singh emphasized the importance of the EV transition, stating the government will continue investing in charging infrastructure. He also announced subsidies and tax breaks for EV purchases.
Delhi's air pollution is among the worst globally, with hazardous levels common in winter. The shift to EVs is expected to improve air quality.
However, experts caution that EVs alone won't solve the problem, calling for better public transit, bike lanes, and reduced industrial emissions.
India targets 30% of new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030, with plans to expand charging stations to 10,000.