100 kerbside charging points will be set up in the pilot phase!
Soon, The Delhi government will install kerbside charging for electric vehicles (EVs) on all major roads.
Kerbside charging is an emerging concept globally wherein EVs can be charged while being parked on roadside kerbs using either street light lamp posts or through dedicated charging posts.
It has been successful globally. In cities like London and New York, 30 per cent to 50 per cent of car users use street side parking during the night.
As per the information, the state government is working on the blueprint to set up kerbside charging near lamp posts and substation spaces which are closer to on-street parking.
As per the information, The meeting which was attended by officials from the Transport Department, Public Works Department, Delhi Transco Limited (DTL), BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL), and TATA Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL), it was discussed that the process will start soon with a pilot for 100 kerbside chargers spread equitably across all the three DISCOMs.
Further the information stated that, the kerbside charging will provide convenient options for two-wheelers and three-wheelers.
In addition, it will play an important role for residential colonies which lack designated parking. It can also utilize the areas of commercial markets and Govt offices with on-street parking.
The Delhi government is aiming to install more than 5000 kerbside EV chargers in the next three years.
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