Gurgaon Struggles to Boost Electric Vehicle Adoption Compared to Delhi
Explained: Why Gurgaon is struggling to match Delhi’s 13% electric vehicle adoption rate
The Indian Express
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Gurgaon, Haryana, lags behind Delhi in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with a rate of around 6% compared to Delhi's 13%. Despite implementing its EV policy three years ago, challenges such as insufficient charging infrastructure and unclear regulations hinder progress. Experts emphasize the need for regional collaboration to improve air quality in the National Capital Region.
- 01Gurgaon has an EV adoption rate of approximately 6%, significantly lower than Delhi's 13%.
- 02In 2025, Gurgaon registered only 3,670 pure EVs compared to 57,169 petrol vehicles.
- 03Residents face challenges in installing EV charging infrastructure due to unclear regulations.
- 04Haryana's 2022 EV policy offers subsidies for charging station setups but implementation remains slow.
- 05The state aims to transition all commercial passenger vehicles to electric by 2030.
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Gurgaon, located in Haryana, India, is struggling to match Delhi's electric vehicle (EV) adoption rate, with only 6% of vehicles being electric compared to 13% in Delhi. In 2025, Gurgaon registered just 3,670 pure EVs against 57,169 petrol vehicles, highlighting a significant gap. Experts point out that improving air quality in the National Capital Region requires enhanced EV adoption in surrounding areas. Key challenges include inadequate charging infrastructure and unclear regulations regarding the installation of charging points in residential societies. Despite Haryana's 2022 EV policy providing subsidies for charging station setups, the implementation has been slow, with only 919 charging stations installed in the state compared to 1,957 in Delhi. The policy aims to transition all commercial passenger vehicles in Gurgaon and Faridabad to electric by 2030, offering various purchase incentives for electric vehicles. However, the lack of clear guidelines and support from local authorities continues to hinder EV adoption.
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The slow adoption of EVs in Gurgaon affects air quality in the National Capital Region, which is crucial for public health.
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