Charged up, but not sold: Why Delhi riders still cling to petrol bikes
Delhi's ambitious plan to mandate electric two-wheeler registrations from 2028 faces a reality check. While EVs offer cost savings for city commutes, riders like Sandeep Gupta hesitate for longer journeys due to infrastructure and service concerns. Petrol bikes still dominate registrations, highlighting the challenges in transitioning India's vast two-wheeler market.
Delhi's ambitious plan to mandate electric two-wheeler registrations from 2028 faces a reality check. While EVs offer cost savings for city commutes, riders like Sandeep Gupta hesitate for longer journeys due to infrastructure and service concerns. Petrol bikes still dominate registrations, highlighting the challenges in transitioning India's vast two-wheeler market.
