India, Nov. 21 -- New Delhi

The Delhi transport department has finalised a fresh draft of the city's Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, placing a sharper emphasis on battery recycling, large-scale expansion of charging infrastructure and expanding last-mile connectivity options beyond e-rickshaws. Senior officials said the draft will be sent to the minister in charge and then the chief minister for final approval.

Officials aware of the matter said that the EV policy currently in effect does not have a detailed framework for battery recycling and its scientific disposal.

"An EV battery has an average life of eight years after which it needs to be replaced. It is a big question as to what will happen to old lithium-ion batteries and a detail...