Gurgaon: Haryana govt has proposed amendments to Haryana Building Code, 2017, making EV charging infrastructure mandatory in residential and non-residential projects to expedite EV adoption in the state.The department of town and country planning (DTCP) has issued a public notice seeking objections and suggestions from stakeholders within 30 days. The deadline is May 26.Under the draft amendments, EV charging infrastructure will be exempt from Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculations. The move is expected to encourage developers to add charging facilities without affecting built-up area. The proposal also sets clear norms for installing electric charging stations across building categories.For non-residential projects, including shopping complexes, malls, hotels and office spaces, with parking for at least 10 vehicles, the code proposes at least one charging point for every three parking spaces. It also requires 100% of parking spaces in new and renovated buildings to be EV-ready, with conduits installed in advance.In residential projects such as group housing societies, cooperative housing and RWA-managed complexes, at least one EV charging point will be required for every five parking spaces. All parking slots must also be made EV-ready. Officials said the proposal is in line with the Centre’s push for cleaner mobility and is intended to prepare urban infrastructure for future demand.“The idea is to ensure that EV adoption is not hindered by lack of charging facilities in residential and commercial spaces. Making buildings EV-ready at the planning stage is far more efficient than retrofitting later,” a senior DTCP official said.The draft states that EV charging points may be installed in basements or stilt parking areas, subject to fire safety compliance. The provision is expected to help tackle space constraints in dense urban areas such as Gurgaon.Urban planners and real estate stakeholders have largely welcomed the proposal, though they said clarity on implementation and cost-sharing will be important. “The exemption from FAR is a positive step, but guidelines on load management, electricity connections and maintenance responsibilities will need to be detailed,” said a Gurgaon-based developer.The proposal comes amid rising EV sales and growing pressure on urban infrastructure to support the shift to sustainable mobility. If implemented effectively, the amended code could improve EV readiness across Haryana’s fast-urbanising regions, including Gurgaon, Faridabad and Panchkula.“EV charging infrastructure is urgently needed, especially in a city like Gurgaon where number of vehicles is high. However, authorities must also come up with clear guidelines on electricity load, safety and cost-sharing within housing societies. Without such clarity, RWAs will find implementation difficult,” said Ajai Kumar, a resident of a group housing society on Dwarka Expressway.
