The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has offered to invest in Delhi’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, positioning dealers as active partners in the transition rather than just retail stakeholders. The proposals come in response to the capital’s draft EV policy.
FADA Delhi chairperson Shailender Luthra said the association has proposed setting up 150 public EV charging stations across the city and is willing to fund the infrastructure in partnership with the government. The association has also proposed establishing vehicle scrappage centres in Delhi, where such infrastructure remains limited, in line with regulatory norms.
- 150 public EV charging stations proposed across Delhi
- Dealer body willing to fund charging and scrappage infrastructure
- Seeks formal inclusion of dealers in the EV policy framework
Dealers seek role as transition partners
FADA said dealers should be included as active participants in the EV transition, given their role as the last-mile interface with customers. FADA president CS Vigneshwar said the operational burden of the transition will largely fall on dealer networks, underscoring the need for policy alignment with on-ground realities. “Enablement always goes faster than enforcement,” he said.
Luthra added that dealers are already handling multiple responsibilities, including customer education, EV adoption, inventory management and workforce training. “The biggest burden of this transformation does not fall on OEMs alone; it falls on dealers,” he said.
FADA has outlined three key priorities for Delhi’s EV transition: policy stability, infrastructure development and employment generation.
Additional infrastructure and skilling proposals
Beyond charging and scrappage infrastructure, FADA has proposed setting up training centres and centres of excellence at ITIs to build an EV-ready workforce, with employment linkages to dealerships and OEMs.
The association has also proposed developing dedicated auto zones with supporting infrastructure such as internal roads, solar power systems, water treatment and effluent management facilities. These would be funded by the dealer ecosystem.
Dealer network contribution
According to FADA, automobile dealers in Delhi contribute around Rs 7,150 crore annually to government revenues. This includes Rs 2,650 crore through motor vehicle taxes and Rs 4,500 crore via GST, along with significant employment generation.
FADA said it is willing to take on a larger role in infrastructure development, provided policy frameworks enable dealer participation and align with implementation realities.