India's capital city, Delhi, has taken a significant step towards promoting electric vehicles (EVs) with the introduction of a new policy aimed at reducing pollution and emissions. However, critics argue that the policy falls short of its full potential, merely tweaking the existing system rather than revolutionizing it. Despite a 25% discount on registration fees for EVs and exemptions from certain taxes, the policy fails to address the fundamental issues of infrastructure and accessibility that hinder the widespread adoption of EVs. As a result, many are left wondering whether Delhi's EV policy will truly make a dent in the city's notorious air pollution problem.
Delhi’s EV policy changes the engine, not the system Eco-Business