EV Charging in Delhi

Public charging directories list well over 1,700 public charging points across New Delhi, and Delhi NCR as a whole accounts for more than 3,200. Delhi has the highest charger density of any Indian city, at roughly one charge point every three square kilometres. The Delhi EV Policy 2026 targets a further 23,000 public charging points by 2030. Because a listed station is not always working, live availability in an app is a better guide than any directory count.

Much of Delhi’s public charging sits on existing petrol station forecourts, operated mainly by Tata Power and IOCL, which makes them easy to find and reliable for a quick DC top-up. Beyond that there are EESL points around Rafi Marg and the central government district, chargers in mall basement parking, and a growing number in residential colonies including Rohini, Dwarka, Patparganj and RK Puram. Availability varies through the day, so check live status before setting out.

Tata Power runs the largest share of Delhi’s public charging, with further networks from IOCL, EESL and several private operators. Under the Delhi EV Policy 2026, every vehicle manufacturer operating in the city must also provide public charging at each dealership. Because the network is split across operators, drivers often need several apps and wallets, which is the problem EV roaming is designed to solve by letting one account work across networks.

Public charging is billed per kilowatt hour consumed, not per minute. Your cost depends on how much energy your battery takes, whether the charger is AC or DC, and which operator runs the site. DC fast charging is quicker but priced higher per unit than AC. Delhi’s electricity distribution companies offer a separate EV tariff category, which helps keep public charging competitively priced compared with other metros. You should always see the tariff before starting and receive an itemised invoice afterwards.

The policy runs from 1 July 2026 to 31 March 2030. For buyers it provides 100 percent exemption from road tax and registration fees on eligible pure electric vehicles, with purchase incentives paid by direct benefit transfer within 60 days of applying. Eligible small electric goods vehicles in the N1 category can attract up to ₹1 lakh. For the city it targets 23,000 new public charging points and requires every vehicle manufacturer to provide public charging at each dealership.

Delhi sites commonly carry several standards together. CCS2 is the DC fast charging standard used by most electric cars sold in India today. CHAdeMO appears on a number of Delhi sites for older imported models, more often than in most Indian cities. Bharat DC-001 serves smaller batteries, and AC Type 2 is the slower standard used where vehicles park for hours. Setting your vehicle in a charging app means the map only shows points that physically fit.

Yes, and the policy actively encourages it. Start with electrical capacity: the sanctioned load at your site decides how many chargers you can run and at what power, and insufficient load is the most common reason a project stalls. You will need approval from your DISCOM, which in Delhi means BSES or Tata Power Delhi depending on your area, plus resident welfare association approval in a housing society. You then need software to handle sessions, tariffs, payments and invoicing, and a maintenance arrangement.

Yes. The ElectreeFi app is free on Android and iOS and lets you find nearby charging stations, filter them by location, connector type and ratings, view site photographs and driver reviews, book a charger in advance, navigate to it, start and stop the session from your phone, watch live charging status, and pay through an in-app wallet or supported payment gateways. Every session is recorded with an invoice, which is useful if you claim charging as a business expense.