Delhi takes a decisive step toward sustainable mobility with the partnership between ROADGRID and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL), aimed at deploying robust, publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure throughout East and Central Delhi. This move promises to strengthen Delhi’s e-mobility ecosystem and support its ambitious goals for clean transport.
Transforming Urban Mobility with Smart Charging Stations
- The collaboration targets over 19 lakh consumers across 160 sq. km, precisely where the need for dependable public EV charging is greatest.
- BYPL leverages its expansive urban power grid and successful green technology initiatives, critical for scaling up the EV charging value chain.
- The first phase covers key residential, commercial, and strategic locations, enabling EV owners and fleets to access reliable charging points throughout their daily routes.
- The stations utilize smart-managed charging technology, optimizing grid performance and minimizing peak load stress, supported by real-time monitoring and demand balancing.
Benefits for Delhi Residents and Businesses
- Widespread availability of public charging will help reduce range anxiety, a major barrier to mass EV adoption in Indian cities.
- The smart grid system allows for simultaneous charging of multiple vehicles, efficient energy management, and adaptable solutions for two-, three-, and four-wheelers.
- With government subsidies and a streamlined installation process, businesses and homeowners can also install private chargers, boosting EV charging capacity at homes, malls, offices, and housing societies.
Supporting Delhi’s Clean Air and E-Mobility Goals
- The partnership accelerates Delhi’s transition to sustainable transport by making EV charging routine and accessible for individual users and commercial fleets.
- Strategic grid management, such as load balancing and virtual power plants, further reduces air pollution and integrates renewable energy sources.
- These infrastructure upgrades align with Delhi’s EV policy goal of 30,000 charging points citywide, setting a new benchmark for light and commercial vehicle electrification.
Leadership and Vision
- Visionaries like Shashank Narayan, Chandraprakash Akotkar, Ankit Sharma, and Deepesh Shrinath have championed this initiative and ensured rapid deployment through technology and strategic planning.
- BYPL’s sustainability cell and smart charging pilots add expertise in regulatory compliance, safety measures, and ongoing system innovation.
The ROADGRID & BYPL partnership marks a smart grid–meets–mobility leap, addressing Delhi’s evolving needs and paving the way for a reliable, accessible, and pollution-free urban transport future.
