TL;DR
Delhi's new EV policy, with a ₹15,000 crore budget, offers significant incentives for electric cars, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers, while phasing out petrol and CNG two-wheelers by 2028 and excluding hybrid vehicles from benefits.
The Delhi government has approved a comprehensive new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, slated to take effect from July 1, 2026, and remain active until March 31, 2030. This initiative, backed by a significant ₹15,000 crore budget over four years, aims to aggressively promote electric mobility and combat air pollution in the capital. A key highlight of the policy is the complete exemption of road tax and registration fees for electric cars priced up to ₹30 lakh.
The policy also introduces substantial purchase incentives across various EV segments. Buyers of electric two-wheelers will receive subsidies up to ₹30,000 in the first year, decreasing in subsequent years. Electric three-wheeler buyers can avail incentives up to ₹50,000. Furthermore, the policy mandates a phased transition, with only electric three-wheelers eligible for registration from January 1, 2027, and only electric two-wheelers from April 1, 2028. Notably, strong hybrid vehicles have been excluded from any incentives.
Industry stakeholders have largely welcomed the new policy, praising its clear focus on Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and the inclusion of scrappage benefits for older polluting vehicles. This strategic move by Delhi is expected to significantly accelerate EV adoption among commuters, reduce vehicular emissions, and bolster the city's charging infrastructure with plans for 32,000 charging points.
