Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia on Wednesday inaugurated 25 low-cost EV charging stations in Mayur Vihar Phase-1, officials said.
The move is part of the Delhi government’s broader strategy to fight pollution and promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs), cementing the city’s status as India’s EV capital, an official statement said.
Speaking at the event, Atishi emphasized the Delhi government’s commitment to promoting a sustainable future through robust EV infrastructure.
“Delhi now boasts 2,400 EV charging points, which offer the lowest rates in the country. That’s why 12 percent of all new vehicles registered in Delhi are electric,” said Atishi, adding that the city is also home. the second largest fleet of electric buses in the world.
The new charging stations operated by Delhi Transco Limited have taken the number of charging points used by the government to 78, the statement said.
Each station has multiple charging points designed to ensure accessibility and accessibility for EV users across the city, it added.
Hailing the move as a step towards making the capital a hub for green mobility, Sisodia said, “These charging stations are the power banks of modern Delhi. Despite the challenges, we have achieved 12 percent EV adoption among new vehicle registrations, laying the foundation for a clean and healthy future.” .” He also emphasized the importance of educated and visionary leadership in achieving these important steps.
“Educated leaders build infrastructure; uneducated leaders encourage crime. With leaders like Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi, Delhi has proven that strong political will can overcome difficult challenges, including pollution,” said Sisodia.
Highlighting the success of Delhi’s EV policy, which provides subsidies, tax exemptions, and affordable charging infrastructure, Atishi said, “Under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi has shown that effective governance can turn vision into reality. The day is not far when Delhi’s Model of EV will be recognized worldwide, as its educational model.”
