Like a city chasing clean skies on borrowed breath, Delhi stands at a crossroads between ambition and infrastructure. Charging Ahead or Running on Empty? As Delhi sprints toward its 2026 clean air targets, electric mobility has become its boldest wager. The Delhi Action Plan and the NCR Plan for 2026, submitted to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), aim to cut the capital’s annual AQI by at least 15% by pushing electric vehicles (EVs) and expanding battery electric bus fleets. Vehicular emissions remain one of Delhi’s most persistent pollution sources, and EV adoption is framed as a decisive remedy. Yet a pressing question lingers: is the city building sufficient charging infrastructure to sustain this transition? Under the CAQM 2026 roadmap, Delhi-NCR has assessed its existing charging points, projected requirements, and city-specific targets. The imbalance is stark. Delhi currently operates only about one-fourth of the charging stations it needs. Even if it meets its 2026 goal, over half the required network will remain unmet — a shortfall that could discourage private buyers who depend on reliable charging access. Ghaziabad faces similar constraints. Even upon achieving its target, it would reach only about half of its estimated requirement, casting doubt on… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
