Delhi’s New EV Policy

Why in News?

The Delhi government has recently notifying its new EV policy.

• New EV Policy – It focus entirely on electric vehicles (2 & 3-wheelers) with an aim to combat air pollution and accelerate EV adoption.
• It creates a clear roadmap by combining consumer incentives, charging infrastructure expansion and long-term ecosystem investments.
• Nodal Agency – Department of transport, NCT of Delhi (implementation) & Delhi Transco Ltd. (DTL) (developing charging infrastructure) including collaborating with the power department and distribution companies.
• Budget – Rs.7,000 crore budget with an overall investment of Rs.15,000 crore.
• Effect from – The ‘transformative and revolutionary’ policy has come into effect on July 1, 2026, and would remain effective till March 31, 2030.
• Need for New Policy – In NCT Delhi, the 33% of air pollution was caused by commercial goods carrier vehicles and 46% by two- and three-wheelers.

Key Highlights of the Policy

• Dedicated Portal – A dedicated EV portal would set up to keep track of purchased and registered vehicles.
• Deadlines for transition to EV –
  • From January 1, 2027, only electric three wheelers and N1 trucks will be registered.
  • From April 1, 2028 only electric two-wheelers will be registered.
  • School buses must convert atleast 10% of their fleet to EVs within two years of policy notification;
  • Existing fossil‑fuel vehicles can allowed to continue for their full lifecycle.
• Tax Exceptions – The road tax and registration fee exemption would be applicable for cars costing only up to Rs.30 lakh, at ex-showroom price.
• Purchase Incentives
  • Two-Wheelers – Rs.30,000, Rs.20,000 and Rs.10,000 respectively, for the first, second and third years.
  • Three-Wheelers – Rs.50,000, Rs.40,000 and Rs.30,000 respectively, for the first, second and third years.
• Scrapping Incentives
  • Vehicles below BS-IV emission norms – Around Rs. 10,000 for two-wheelers, Rs.25,000 for three-wheelers and Rs.1 lakh for four-wheelers.
  • N1 Trucks – Rs.50,000
  • Gramin Seva Units – Rs.15,000 (completing their lifecycle in the coming years).
• Subsidies – The consumers can apply within 30 days of registration for a subsidy of up to Rs.1 lakh on N1 commercial trucks & no subsidy for hybrids, which will be disbursed via DBT within 60 days.
• Infrastructure Development – Install 32,000 charging points over the next four years, funded under PM e‑Drive schemes and the Delhi government budget, with about Rs.1,000 crore allocated for charging infrastructure development.

Reference

The Hindu | Only electric two-wheelers to be registered in Delhi from 2028