Can Delhi’s New EV Policy 2.0 Drive Change In Other States Too? Explained

Published 29 June 2026 · local

Can Delhi’s New EV Policy 2.0 Drive Change In Other States Too? Explained Published By, Last Updated: June 29, 2026, 19:00 IST Approved by the

Can Delhi’s New EV Policy 2.0 Drive Change In Other States Too? Explained Published By, Last Updated: June 29, 2026, 19:00 IST Approved by the Delhi Cabinet, the ₹15,000-crore policy, which runs from July 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030, targets an aggressive 95% electric vehicle registration rate by 2027 Rapid Read The Delhi government's EV policy will help accelerate adoption of electric vehicles among everyday commuters. Delhi’s new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0 provides the regulatory blueprint Indian states need because it shifts the strategy from merely offering financial incentives to mandating clear, segment-specific deadlines for a complete structural transition, say experts. Approved by the Delhi Cabinet, the ₹15,000-crore policy, which runs from July 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030, targets an aggressive 95% electric vehicle registration rate by 2027. While most states struggle with slow EV adoption due to open-ended incentive programmes, Delhi is the first to introduce clear legal mandates and structural changes. DELHI EV POLICY EXPLAINED All electric cars with an e showroom price of Rs 30 lakh or less registered in the national capital will be granted 100 per cent exemption on road tax and registration fees, as the Delhi government approved a new EV policy on Monday. Under the new policy, people buying e-two-wheelers will get a subsidy of Rs 30,000 in the first year, Rs 20,000 in the second year and Rs 10,000 in the third year. As part of the policy, only electric autorickshaws will be registered in Delhi from January 1, 2027, while registration of new petrol and CNG two-wheelers will be phased out, with only electric two-wheelers to be registered from April 1, 2028.

Addressing a press conference, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that around Rs 15,000 crore will be invested under the new policy over the next four years to promote electric mobility and reduce vehicular pollution in the national capital. Gupta said that the new policy lays special emphasis on the transport sector and provides a roadmap for the phased transition from conventional fuel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles. To encourage the adoption of electric vehicles, the government has announced purchase incentives for buyers. Similarly, buyers of electric three-wheelers will be eligible for incentives of Rs 50,000, Rs 40,000 and Rs 30,000 in the first, second and third years, respectively. Buyers of N1 category electric trucks will receive a purchase incentive of up to Rs 1 lakh, according to an official. The policy also provides a scrapping incentive of Rs 1 lakh for owners of BS-IV four-wheelers or below standard who scrap their vehicles and switch to electric vehicles. An official said no subsidy will be provided for hybrid vehicles. A dedicated online portal will be developed to enable applicants to apply for EV-related incentives under the policy. The government said the policy also envisages expansion of charging infrastructure, vehicle scrapping facilities and other measures to accelerate the transition to electric mobility across the city. दिल्ली में नई EV Policy को आज कैबिनेट ने मंजूरी दे दी है। राजधानी में व्हीकल पॉल्यूशन पर प्रभावी नियंत्रण और स्वच्छ परिवहन को बढ़ावा देने की दिशा में यह एक ऐतिहासिक कदम है।नई EV Policy 1 जुलाई 2026 से लागू होगी और 31 मार्च 2030 तक प्रभावी रहेगी।