Mandatory 20% Parking For E-Vehicles in Delhi

The new municipal rules have made it mandatory to reserve 20% of parking space for electric vehicles with the provision of charging infrastructure in all future projects, including malls, hospitals, public buildings, housing societies and commercial complexes. The reserved parking spots would have to be displayed in the building layout plan, without which approval would not be granted. Officials believe this step would create a positive trend towards adopting cleaner electric technology, as lack of charging stations remain a hindrance for prospective buyers of e-vehicles. The proposal in this regard was moved by the Union ministry of power last year, based on future projections that almost 20% of vehicles would be electric in variety. The provision has now been incorporated in the building bylaws of the city and been notified by Delhi Development Authority. The amendment goes on to add that for all non-residential buildings, including group housing societies, any charging station installed in building premises that caters to commercial mode of charging of e-vehicles, will be deemed as a public charging station and shall have to install the minimum requirements of chargers as specified in the guidelines.