India, April 16 -- New Delhi

The Delhi government is set to approach the Centre for financial support to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in residential areas, marking a shift from its previous reliance on cost-sharing with residents' welfare associations (RWAs), according to officials aware of the matter. The government will submit a proposal under the PM E-Drive scheme of the ministry of heavy industries, seeking funds to augment public and community charging, as well as battery swapping infrastructure across the Capital.

The move comes after the previous EV policy's target of installing around 18,000 public and semi-public charging points by 2024 fell significantly short, with fewer than 2,500 stations set up on g...