CM calls Delhi ‘EV capital’ as sales pick up

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday said Delhi was emerging as the “EV (electric vehicle) capital of India”. The Transport Department said EV sales were six times higher in Delhi than in the rest of the country.

In a tweet, Kejriwal said, “I’m glad Delhi is emerging as the EV capital of India with a 9% share of EVs. Delhi is doing everything possible to reduce its contribution to pollution.”

Electric vehicles account for the second most bought type of vehicles in Delhi in the September-November quarter, the government said Tuesday. Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said Delhi’s progressive electric vehicle policy had turned out to be a huge success and the EV sales were gaining more popularity by the day.