Switch Delhi Campaign - Switch To Evs, Avail Tata Power-ddl Subsidy

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The Government of National Capital Territory had launched the Switch Delhi Campaign to educate the public of Delhi to switch from conventional vehicles to electric vehicles in order to reduce the air pollution levels.


The Switch Delhi Campaign was launched to create an awareness among the citizens and to boost the sales of electric vehicles. In this regard, Delhi EV policy is considered to be one of the most progressive policies globally as it is set with a vision to reduce Delhi’s vehicular pollution levels. The shift to zero-emission vehicles like EVs is an important step towards reducing tailpipe emissions in Delhi.


The current state government of Delhi is taking some progressive and innovative measures to transform the city’s transportation system. The Delhi EV policy is an important step in this direction. To restore the air quality and to refurbish the image, the government is aiming to have 1 out of every 4 vehicles to be an EV by 2024.


Against the backdrop of the worsening air quality, the ...
... government has also urged several companies, food delivery aggregators, resident welfare associations, malls and cinema halls to set up electric charging solutions at their premises to promote Delhi government electric vehicle policy. A push towards the growth of electric transport will have positive consequences on the environment. Hence, to switch towards EVs the government is providing subsidies for purchasing and using the electric vehicles.

Tata Power-DDL subsidy to promote EV charger

A single window facility was launched by the Government in coordination with DISCOMs for the installation of a private electric vehicle charging point. To avail this, a consumer can visit Tata Power-DDL EV portal or can call Tata Power-DDL Sampark Kendra @19124. The installation will be done within seven working days after the submission of the request. A customer has to only spend Rs. 2500 for a two or three-wheeler electric vehicle charging point under this scheme.


EVs eligible under the policy

*E-Cycles

*Two-Wheelers

*E-Auto Rickshaw

*Four Wheelers

*Light Commercial Vehicles

*E-Rickshaws and E-Carts

Benefits of Electric Vehicles


*Easy maintenance

*Easy to charge

*Cost-effective

*No noise pollution

*Reduce greenhouse gas emission

*Reduce oil imports

*Improves air quality



Adoption of Electric Vehicles

A push for electrifying the EV segment to have positive consequences on the environment Tata Power-DDL is supporting the Indian Government’s ‘National Electric Mobility Mission’ and Delhi Government's vision of promoting EV adoption and establishing Delhi as the EV capital of India. Tata Power-DDL is facilitating the establishment of public charging stations and battery swapping within its licensed area to promote a green and clean mode of transportation.