How to convert your old car into electric car in Delhi

It is known that diesel cars are not allowed in Delhi NCR after 10 years and petrol cars are not allowed in Delhi NCR after 15 years. Because of this many people who live in the city, opt for a petrol car. Now, the government has allowed diesel cars in Delhi after 10 years if they retrofit their vehicle with an electric kit and convert the diesel vehicle into an electric vehicle.

On Twitter, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot declared that diesel cars older than ten years will only be allowed to operate in the city if their engines are replaced with totally electric drivetrains. The government intends to appoint a number of EV conversion kit manufacturers to carry out the work.

How you can convert your old car into an electric one

1. There are few companies in India which can convert your car into electric. e-Trio, India’s first certified retrofitting company is one of them. You can get your vehicle fitted with an all-electric drivetrain.
2. The cost of getting this retrofitting starts around ₹5 lakhs if you want a range of around 80 kms on a single charge. This cost can go up to ₹7 lakhs for a drivable range of up to 150 kms.
3. It goes without saying that the diesel engine will be removed, and the space it took up be utilised to house an electric motor, a high-voltage wiring circuit, and control units for the EV system. 
4. Where you can fit the battery varies by battery capacity and how much space is available within the subframe of a particular diesel car. Usually, the cars with the most/largest battery packs for maximum range are large in size as well.
5. Electric vehicles are expected to be more reliable than internal combustion engines (ICEs) since they have fewer moving parts.

Steps to Get Your Vehicle Retrofitted

Step 1: Identify Vehicle Eligibility for Retrofitment

Which vehicles can be retrofitted?

Vehicles eligible for retrofitting are those for which a type-approved kit and an authorized retro-fitment center are available, as approved by the kit manufacturer and the Transport Department.

Note: For 10-year-old diesel vehicles and 15-year-old petrol/CNG vehicles, the approval/endorsement of electric fuel and registration certificate will be carried out simultaneously.

Step 2: Identify the Correct Retrofitter

• Identify the manufacturer/importer of the pure electric retro-fitment kit for your vehicle's make and model. [Link: ___________]
• Check the list of authorized retro-fitment dealers on the Switch Delhi website according to your vehicle model. [Link: ___________]

Step 3: Obtain Prior Approval for Retrofitting (As per Rule 47A of CMVR, 1989)

• Submit a vehicle retro-fitment request through FORM 22 PART-I to the registering authority. [Link to Form 22C: ___________]

• Fill in the following details in Form 22C PART-I:

  1. Vehicle Registration Number
  2. Vehicle Make
  3. Vehicle Model
  4. Vehicle Month & Year of Manufacturing
  5. Vehicle Category (2-Wheeler, 3-Wheeler, 4-Wheeler)
  6. Existing Fuel Type
  7. Pure Electric Kit Manufacturer/Importer Name
  8. Kit Name
  9. Kit Identification Number/Name
  10. Electric Retro-fitment Centre Name & Address

• Approval Process: The registering authority must grant or deny permission for retrofitting within seven (7) working days from the submission of PART I of Form 22C. If no response is received within this time, the approval is deemed to be granted.

Important: The Registering Authority must ensure that the proposed alteration complies with the conditions, standards, and specifications under Section 52(1) of the M.V. Act, 1988.

Step 4: Get Your Vehicle Retrofitted

• Once permission is granted, the vehicle owner can approach the approved Electric Retro-fitment Centre (ERFC) as specified in Form 22C, Part-I, and have their vehicle retrofitted with the approved Pure Electric Kit.

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