The Delhi government has put up a bold new plan to clean up the city's air. They released the draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0 for 2026 to 2030 on April 11, 2026. This policy, called EV Policy 2.0, offers big cash incentives, tax breaks, and strict rules on petrol vehicles. The Transport Department's EV Cell put it out for public feedback. People can send comments by email or post for 30 days. The goal is to make Delhi a leader in electric vehicles and cut down on dirty air from cars and bikes. Delhi wants one in every four new vehicles sold to be electric, building on its old policy from 2020.


This new draft comes at a time when Delhi battles severe pollution. Vehicles cause a large part of the smog. Two-wheelers make up 67 percent of all vehicles on Delhi roads. The policy targets them first with bans and money help. It mixes rewards for buyers with deadlines to stop old fuel types. Experts call it one of India's most forward-thinking plans. It aims to turn Delhi into a green transport hub by 2030.

Big Cash Incentives for Electric Vehicle Buyers


The policy gives direct money to people who buy electric vehicles. Incentives drop over three years to push fast change. Buyers claim them online and get bank transfers after checks. They tie into the national PM E-DRIVE scheme.


For electric two-wheelers up to Rs 2.25 lakh, help starts high. In year one, buyers get Rs 10,000 per kWh of battery, up to Rs 30,000 max. Year two drops to Rs 6,600 per kWh, max Rs 20,000. Year three gives Rs 3,300 per kWh, max Rs 10,000. This makes cheap EV scooters affordable for daily commuters.


Electric three-wheelers like auto-rickshaws get fixed amounts. Year one pays Rs 50,000. Year two gives Rs 40,000. Year three offers Rs 30,000. These help drivers switch from CNG to clean power.


For N1 goods vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, incentives hit Rs 1 lakh in year one. Year two pays Rs 75,000. Year three gives Rs 50,000. Small trucks and vans benefit most here.


Electric cars up to Rs 30 lakh ex-showroom qualify for extra perks if owners scrap old BS-IV or older cars. First 100,000 buyers get a Rs 1 lakh scrappage bonus. They must scrap within six months of the certificate. This clears old polluters fast. 

Tax Breaks and Scrappage Bonuses Make EVs Cheaper


Electric vehicles skip all road tax and registration fees until March 31, 2030. Cars up to Rs 30 lakh get a 100 percent waiver. Strong hybrids get 50 percent off. Luxury EVs over Rs 30 lakh pay full.


Scrappage adds more savings. Two-wheeler owners get Rs 10,000 for old petrol or CNG bikes. Three-wheeler drivers earn Rs 25,000. N1 truck buyers pocket Rs 50,000. These bonuses reward people who ditch dirty vehicles for electric ones. The push clears roads of high-emission machines.

Strict Bans and Mandates to Force the Switch


The policy sets hard deadlines for petrol and diesel. No new petrol two-wheeler registrations after April 1, 2028. Only electric bikes and scooters are allowed then. New three-wheeler registrations must be electric from January 1, 2027. No more CNG autos.


Commercial fleets face tougher rules. From January 1, 2026, ride-hailing and delivery firms cannot add new petrol or diesel two-wheelers or light goods vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. BS-VI two-wheelers last until the end of 2026.


Government leads by example. All leased or hired official cars will turn electric in 12 months. Delhi runs 3,535 electric buses now. Plans add 2,800 more in phase one and 3,330 in phase two. The goal is to hit 7,500 e-buses by the end of 2026 and 11,000 by 2028. Public transport shows the way.

Charging Stations Grow to Support More EVs


No good policy without places to charge. Delhi wants a public charger every 3 km. From hundreds in 2020, it reached 9,000 stations by early 2026. Battery swap spots hit 234. Target will jump to 30,000 chargers soon.


The government helps installers with cheap land in parking lots. It reimburses 100 percent of the state GST on advanced batteries for swaps. New buildings must have EV-ready spots in 20 percent of parking. Lower power rates for charging make it cheap. Sellers must add chargers at dealerships. These fights range from fear to speed in daily use.

Past Success and Road Ahead


Delhi's first EV policy from 2020 worked well. EVs now make 14 percent of new sales, above India's 8 percent average. Over 86,000 EVs registered since the start. Two and three-wheelers lead uptake. Charging grew fast, too. The Transport Department runs the show with an EV Cell. A State EV Board checks progress. Funds come from pollution fines and the Air Ambience Fund. Central FAME money flows through local schemes.


Challenges remain. Old subsidy delays frustrated buyers. New rules fix that with fast claims. Land scarcity slows chargers. Retrofitting old cars raises safety concerns. Policy adapts with open data on stations and loan help.

Delhi beats many states in EV share and chargers. It teaches others: mix money, rules, and infra. National goals like PM E-DRIVE align perfectly. By 2030, Delhi eyes top global spot for green rides.