Delhi to ease EV retrofitting process for owners – Report

The Delhi Transport Department is all set to proceed with the online application process for conversion of Internal Combustion Vehicles to EVs.


Delhi Transport Department is all set to move the application for converting IC vehicles to EV online.
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Delhi Transport Department is all set to move the application for converting IC vehicles to EV online.

The Delhi Government and the Delhi Transport Department are all set to make the entire process of applying for converting cars and scooters to electric vehicles online. As per reports the entire process of applying for fuel conversion from applying for manufacturer details, cost of products and kit will all become an online process. At present, diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles above 15 years are not allowed on public roads in Delhi, with owners having three options – scrap the vehicle, sell it to another state or convert it to EV. To put on

According to an official, retro fitment of ICE cars and scooters for EVs is not only beneficial for the environment, but will also help owners save on the cost of purchasing a new vehicle. However, conversion kits are also expensive and the prices vary depending on the make and model of the vehicle.

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Buyers can currently scrap their old vehicle (above), sell it in other states, or convert it to electric.

The conversion process will involve two steps, first approved manufacturers will register their vehicle conversion kits after certification from the International Center for Automotive Technologies (ICAT) and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). Details are to include the model for which the kit can be used, motor details, workshop location and more. In the second phase the details will be made available to the customers who can then select a kit based on their vehicle and cost factors.

The plan is set for approval in the coming weeks, with 11 approved kit manufacturers empaneled on the portal. The post-conversion approval process is also set to become a digital process.

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Source: Indian Express

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