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MHI Approves 382 EV Charging Sites in Delhi to Boost Infrastructure
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CNBC TV18•04-10-2026, 18:46
MHI Approves 382 EV Charging Sites in Delhi to Boost Infrastructure
- •The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has approved 382 sites for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Delhi, as announced by Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood.
- •Out of 456 sites identified by the Delhi government's Revenue Department and Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), MHI approved 382.
- •The approved sites underwent reassessment for segment-wise deployment, categorizing them for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers under the Delhi EV Policy.
- •This infrastructure supports upcoming mandates for 100% electric registrations for three-wheelers and N1 light commercial vehicles by January 1, 2027, and two-wheelers by April 1, 2028.
- •The government, with KPMG as the Project Management Unit, plans to float a tender for the first tranche of 160 to 180 high-readiness sites, emphasizing structural transformation over financial incentives.
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The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) approved 382 sites for setting up electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Delhi.
The site-level assessment ensures support for upcoming statutory mandates, including 100 per cent electric registrations for three-wheelers and N1 light commercial vehicles starting January 1, 2027, and two-wheelers starting April 1, 2028.
The Delhi government has onboarded KPMG as the Project Management Unit (PMU) to oversee the comprehensive site reassessment and deployment process.
