Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations Asks for Role in Delhi EV Policy

By Jony Shekhawat | Published Date : April 18, 2026

Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations urges Delhi government to include dealers in EV policy, highlighting the need for a balance between clean mobility goals and ground-level business realities.

As Delhi government is preparing its EV policy, FADA has said that dealers should also be part of the discussion. They are saying the policy should not be made only on paper, it should match what is happening on ground also.
At a Delhi event, FADA President C S Vigneshwar said that moving to EV is fine, everyone understands pollution issue, but it should happen in a practical way. He said when people are supported, change happens faster. For example, segments like electric trucks are still growing and need time.

Market Growing, But Jobs Also Matter

Table of Contents

1. Market Growing, But Jobs Also Matter

2. EV Growth is Fast, But Not Same Everywhere

3. Dealers Carry Most of the Work

4. What Dealers Are Asking From Government

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Vehicle sales in Delhi are doing well. In March 2026, growth was around 17%, which is not small. Two-wheelers, cars and even commercial vehicles all showed an increase.
Around 8 lakh vehicles got registered in one year. Dealers are not small in number also, there are around 550 outlets and about 55,000 people working in this sector. So many families depend on this work, so any sudden change can affect them.

FADA Delhi head Shailendra Gupta also pointed out that dealers give around ₹7,150 crore in taxes every year. That is a big number. He said government should listen to dealer side also, specially now when new areas like pickup trucks are coming.

EV Growth is Fast, But Not Same Everywhere

Electric vehicles are growing in Delhi, that is clearly visible. Two-wheelers EV growth was above 60%, passenger EV also increased, and commercial EV growth was very high, almost 700%.

But still, not all segments are moving same speed. Some are fast, some are slow. Electric buses, for example, are increasing but still depend on proper charging and cost support.
Vigneshwar said one thing simple, that India has already started adopting EVs, it is not just talk now. But he also said growth is not always straight, sometimes it slows also.

Dealers Carry Most of the Work

Dealers are saying they are already doing a lot. They are explaining EVs to customers, handling stock, and also training staff. This change is not easy at ground level.
Shailendra Gupta said clearly that biggest load of this shift is on dealers, not only on companies. Because dealers face customer daily, so all confusion and questions come to them first. That is why FADA wants to be treated like partner, not just seller.

What Dealers Are Asking From Government

FADA has asked for three simple things — stable policy, better infrastructure and job support. They also suggested around 150 charging stations in Delhi and said they are ready to help in it. They also talked about training centres so people can learn EV work. Scrappage policy is supported, but proper centres are still not enough.

In the end, their message is simple. They are not against EVs, they are ready for it. But they want things to move in a balanced way. As segments like electric trucks and electric pickup trucks grow, planning has to be right, otherwise problems can come later.

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