India: Delhi flags off a new batch of 500 electric buses
The new electric buses DTC has deployed consist of nine- and twelve-metre models, and it is using most of them for city services. Some of the nine-metre units will serve under the ‘Delhi Electric Vehicle Interconnector (DEVi)’ initiative, giving Delhi residents an eco-friendly last-mile mobility solution to reach DTC routes and metro stations.
Delhi Transport Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh said DTC has also deployed three electric buses, also part of the 500-unit batch, on a new interstate route from Delhi to Panipat, a city 87 kilometres north in the State of Haryana. The operator stated that it is charging a fare of 129 rupees (1.2 euros) for the electric bus service on this route.
DTC has apparently inducted a mix of electric buses from JBM, Switch Mobility, and PMI Electro Mobility. JBM has supplied its Ecolife e9 nine-metre model, which offers space for up to 42 passengers and a range of up to 300 kilometres.
Switch Mobility has supplied the low-floor version of its EiV12 twelve-metre model. Depending on the seating layout selected, the low-floor EiV12 accommodates up to 63 passengers, including 39 seated and 24 standing. It delivers a range of up to 200 kilometres. PMI Electro Mobility’s electric
bus in the new fleet is also a 12-metre model, but its specifications are unknown.
With the latest deployment, Delhi now operates the largest fleet of electric buses across Indian states and union territories, comprising 4,286 units. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said at the flag-off ceremony that the Delhi government aims to expand its fleet of electric buses to 7,500 units by the end of 2026 and to 14,000 units by 2028. Gupta also announced that the Delhi government plans to launch a policy to promote electric rickshaws and further make public transport cleaner.
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