Charging stations for electric vehicles are being set up in Delhi at the lowest rates in India.
The Delhi government has decided to increase the number of charging stations for electric vehicles and to reduce the charges for the same. Delhi Electricity Minister Satyendar Jain has said that 100 electric vehicle charging stations will be set up in the state by June 27.
Charges at new electric vehicle charging stations are Rs.2 is to be charged. This is the lowest fee in the country. Delhi continues to focus more on the electric vehicle sector. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been pushing for an increase in the use of electric vehicles.
These measures will increase the use of electric two-wheelers and significantly increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations across the state. If the charge for charging in this line is set low, the use of electric vehicles can be further increased.
“The Delhi government plans to set up 100 electric vehicle charging stations by June 27, 2022. The charge for charging vehicles at these smart charging stations is Rs 2 per unit, which is the lowest in the country.” Satyendar Jain said. Earlier, he had said at a recent press conference that about 900 electric vehicle charging stations would be set up in Delhi.
The Delhi government plans to have 25 per cent of the state’s electric vehicles by 2025 by August 2020. And Delhi became the first state in the country to completely abolish road tax and registration fees for electric vehicles.
The use of electric vehicles can be significantly enhanced by setting up a large number, low cost and evenly spaced charging facilities. So far 12 companies have offered to build electric charging stations. These are at least Rs.3.60 are charged. Subsidies are to be provided for these fees.
“In the first phase, the tender process for setting up charging stations at 100 prime locations has already been completed. Electric vehicle charging stations in the state of Delhi are being set up under a public-private partnership.
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