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CAQM Sets 2027 Timeline for Phased EV Rollout in Delhi-NCR
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 09:37 PM
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The Central Authority for Quality Management (CAQM) issued guidelines outlining a phased introduction of electric vehicles in Delhi-NCR starting in 2027.
The Central Authority for Quality Management (CAQM) has released a set of guidelines that chart a phased rollout of electric vehicles (EVs) across the Delhi-NCR region, with the first phase slated to begin in 2027. The guidelines detail the timelines, infrastructure requirements, and compliance standards that manufacturers and service providers must meet to support the transition.
According to the CAQM document, the rollout will be executed in multiple stages, each targeting specific vehicle categories and geographic zones within the National Capital Region. The authority aims to align the plan with existing charging infrastructure projects and to ensure that the power grid can accommodate the increased demand.
The move is part of a broader national push to reduce vehicular emissions and promote sustainable mobility. While the guidelines set clear expectations for the industry, they also signal the government's commitment to accelerating EV adoption in one of India's most congested urban corridors.
Stakeholders, including automobile manufacturers and utility companies, are expected to submit detailed implementation proposals to CAQM within the next few months, after which the phased schedule will be refined and publicly released.
According to the CAQM document, the rollout will be executed in multiple stages, each targeting specific vehicle categories and geographic zones within the National Capital Region. The authority aims to align the plan with existing charging infrastructure projects and to ensure that the power grid can accommodate the increased demand.
The move is part of a broader national push to reduce vehicular emissions and promote sustainable mobility. While the guidelines set clear expectations for the industry, they also signal the government's commitment to accelerating EV adoption in one of India's most congested urban corridors.
Stakeholders, including automobile manufacturers and utility companies, are expected to submit detailed implementation proposals to CAQM within the next few months, after which the phased schedule will be refined and publicly released.