DERC's New Order - Who Really Pays for EV Charging Infrastructure Costs
On July 1, 2026, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) issued an order that fundamentally reshapes the economics of EV charging infrastructure in India. The decision shifts the capital burden of PM E-DRIVE infrastructure costs from consumers to charge point operators (CPOs) — a move that will separate viable businesses from unsustainable ones.
