Electric scooters and an auto-rickshaw at a charging station in Delhi.
The Delhi government has released the draft of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0, outlining a strategy to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility in the capital. The policy includes incentives, regulatory measures, and infrastructure development to support the transition.
The draft policy, released by the transport department’s EV cell, is open for public feedback for 30 days before finalization. Building on the previous policy, the new version focuses on increasing EV adoption across key segments, improving charging infrastructure, and tightening electrification rules.
Vehicular emissions account for approximately 23% of Delhi’s winter pollution, making transport electrification a priority. Two-wheelers, which constitute about 67% of the city’s vehicle base, are a key segment, along with three-wheelers and commercial vehicles.
The policy proposes a phased direct benefit transfer (DBT) framework, with subsidies gradually decreasing over time. Electric two-wheeler (E2W) buyers can receive a subsidy of up to ₹30,000 in the first year, ₹20,000 in the second year, and ₹10,000 in the third. Electric auto-rickshaws are eligible for incentives of up to ₹50,000 in the first year, while electric goods carriers in the N1 category can receive up to ₹1 Lakh initially.
To encourage the shift from polluting vehicles, the policy includes scrappage-linked incentives. Buyers scrapping BS-IV or older vehicles can receive ₹10,000 for two-wheelers, ₹25,000 for three-wheelers, up to ₹1 Lakh for electric cars priced under ₹30 Lakh, and ₹50,000 for goods carriers.
The draft policy proposes a 100% exemption on road tax and registration fees for most EVs. However, electric cars priced above ₹30 Lakh are excluded. Electric cars priced up to ₹30 Lakh will continue to enjoy full exemptions until March 31, 2030. Strong hybrid EVs will receive a 50% exemption on road tax and registration fees.
The policy proposes a ban on registrations of non-electric three-wheelers from January 1, 2027, and non-E2Ws from April 1, 2028.
In addition to incentives, the policy focuses on strengthening the EV ecosystem by expanding charging networks, encouraging battery swapping, and establishing systems for battery recycling and disposal.
The Delhi government’s Budget for 2026-27 allocated ₹200 Cr for EV policy 2.0 to scale EV adoption and curb emissions.
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