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Delhi Targets 16,070 Public EV Chargers by 2026 as CAQM Plans Expose Deep NCR Shortfalls

Officials say the tally covers only government‑run public points, prompting calls for a ‘Right to Charge’ to open home and workplace access.

Overview

  • Delhi lists 8,998 public charging points against a requirement of 36,177, a shortfall of about 75%.
  • Even if the city reaches 16,070 public points by end‑2026, it would still be more than 20,000 short of assessed need.
  • Gurugram and Faridabad report zero public chargers, Noida has 69 of 150 required, Greater Noida has 3 of 16, and Ghaziabad has 126 of 450.
  • Nearly 7,000 new public points are slated for Delhi in 2026 with most installed by the transport department, plus 66 at Metro stations and small additions at two RRTS stops.
  • Delhi counts 948 battery‑swapping stations versus a requirement of 1,606 and targets 1,268 by end‑2026.