TL;DR
Delhi's new EV policy, effective next fiscal year, will offer subsidies, vehicle scrappage incentives, and expanded charging infrastructure to boost electric mobility and combat air pollution.
The Delhi government is set to roll out a new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy from the next financial year, focusing on comprehensive measures to combat air pollution and accelerate cleaner mobility. The policy, announced by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, aims to make EVs affordable for middle-class families and simplify charging infrastructure, with a goal to position Delhi as a leading EV hub.
Key features of the upcoming policy include subsidies to narrow the price gap between petrol/diesel vehicles and EVs, along with incentives for scrapping old vehicles. The government plans to expand the charging infrastructure significantly, including neighbourhood-level facilities, and implement a single-window system for approvals. This integrated approach will also focus on battery swapping facilities and the scientific disposal of used batteries.
