New Delhi: The Delhi Cabinet on Sunday approved a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy aimed at accelerating the capital’s transition towards clean mobility and reducing air pollution. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the government will invest ₹15,000 crore over the next four years to promote electric vehicles, develop charging infrastructure and provide incentives to EV buyers.
The policy, which is set to come into effect from July 1, includes a range of financial incentives and tax waivers to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles. Under the new policy, electric cars priced up to ₹30 lakh will be exempt from road tax and registration charges. Subsidies of up to ₹50,000 will also be offered for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers during the initial years of the scheme.
As part of its clean mobility roadmap, the Delhi government has also announced a phased transition away from fossil fuel-powered vehicles. From January 1, 2027, only electric auto-rickshaws will be eligible for new registrations in the capital. Additionally, registration of new petrol and CNG two-wheelers will be discontinued from April 1, 2028.
The policy also provides scrappage incentives to encourage owners to replace older polluting vehicles with electric alternatives. Owners scrapping older BS-IV and below vehicles may receive incentives of up to ₹1 lakh while purchasing new EVs, subject to eligibility conditions.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the policy is aimed at making Delhi a cleaner, greener and more sustainable city while strengthening the capital’s EV ecosystem. The government plans to significantly expand public charging infrastructure and promote large-scale adoption of zero-emission vehicles across all segments.
