The Delhi government has announced a draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026. It signals an aggressive push towards full-scale electrification of urban transport. The roadmap lays down strict timelines for phasing out petrol and CNG-powered two and three-wheelers. Additionally, expanding incentives to accelerate adoption across private and commercial segments.
The draft policy presents its most important proposal through its plan to slowly stop all new fossil-fuel registrations. The Delhi government will allow new vehicle registrations from January 1, 2027, only for electric three-wheelers.
The two-wheeler market will transition to full electric operation, which will begin on April 1, 2028. The initiative represents the most powerful electric vehicle transition that any Indian city has proposed until now.
The policy states, "The Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026-2030 builds on this momentum to accelerate electric vehicle adoption, improve air quality, and create a supportive ecosystem for electric mobility.”
The policy will be applicable from the date of the notification. The current road tax and registration fees will be completely waived for electric vehicles that cost less than Rs. 30 lakh until March 2030. Vehicles that exceed this limit will not receive this benefit. Strong hybrid vehicles will receive a 50% exemption.
The policy structures tiered subsidies across segments: up to Rs. 30,000 for electric two-wheelers, Rs. 50,000 for electric auto-rickshaws, and up to Rs. 1 lakh for electric goods carriers. School buses and government fleets are also set for phased electrification, with all new government vehicles mandated to be electric.
The government has opened a 30-day window for public feedback via email and postal submissions, which shows that the draft remains open for further improvements. The policy enhances Delhi's long-term clean mobility plan, but three essential factors must be completed for successful implementation.
It includes infrastructure development, electric vehicle pricing, and enforcement capabilities. The ambitious transition plan will show its success as a model for urban electrification or as an expanded policy initiative.
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