Delhi: SDMC to get private players for more EV charging stations – EQ Mag Pro
NEW DELHI: South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) is planning a policy on “e-vehicle charging captive” stations under which individuals, residents welfare associations and malls can get a licence for an an annual fee to operate e-charging stations.
“This will open up the space for setting up more electric charging points in an area. We don’t want anyone to misuse the policy as there is a subsidy given by the government on electric vehicles (EV) and their charging stations; hence, there will be an annual fee,” said an official.
According to the proposal, a charging station can be set up after paying Rs 24,000 as the annual fee. A minimum area of 40 square metres is required to operate a station.
“After the policy is passed, applications can be filed online with the required documents to obtain permission from the corporation,” added the official. Currently, such charging stations are set up only at corporation-operated parking lots.
The corporation aims to provide battery charging stations at every two square kilometres to provide ample options. SDMC itself has also identified more than 200 locations feasible for setting up these stations, which will be made operational soon.
Delhi government is providing attractive purchase incentives across e-vehicle segments, like zero registration fees and road tax waivers at the time of purchase, to make the cost of owning and operating EVs affordable.
Source: TNN
