India’s Delhi Notifies EV Policy 
India’s Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi notified the Delhi Electric Vehicles Policy 2026 on June 30, 2026. This policy aims to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the National Capital Territory of Delhi by gradually phasing out new registrations of non-EV 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers, while hinting at the possibility of introducing similar bans for 4-wheelers in the future. Incentives such as cashbacks and discounts will also be provided to consumers purchasing EVs. The Delhi government has allocated a budget of 150 billion rupees for this purpose. This policy will be enforced until March 31, 2030.
The definition of “electric vehicle” cites the definition of “Battery Operated Vehicle” as specified under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989:
“A vehicle adapted for use upon roads and powered exclusively by an electric motor whose traction energy is supplied exclusively by traction battery installed in the vehicle”.
Ban Enforcement Schedule
The vehicles below will be prohibited from new registration unless they are EVs, starting from each effective date.
| Vehicles | Effective date |
|---|---|
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January 1, 2027 |
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January 1, 2028 |
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The government intends to bring out similar electrification mandates in the future (date unknown), as well as a framework for disincentivizing polluting vehicles that use inefficient fuels. |
Fleet aggregators (primarily transport and ride-hailing service providers) are prohibited from inducting conventional vehicles running purely on diesel or petrol into their existing fleets for two-wheelers, four-wheeler passenger vehicles and four-wheeler commercial vehicles. However, the vehicles with BS-VI emission standards is permitted until December 31, 2026.
Incentives
Various incentive systems are provided for consumers such as:
- Purchase Incentive: Up to 30,000 rupees is provided for electric two-wheelers, up to 50,000 rupees for electric three-wheelers, and up to 100,000 rupees for electric commercial four-wheelers.
- Scrapping Incentive: Consumers who scrap their previously owned vehicles at an registered vehicle scrapping facility and purchase a new EV will be eligible to a cashback) of up to 100,000 rupees. Eligible EVs include two-wheelers, three-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and trucks.
- Road Tax and Registration Fee Exemption: Electric vehicles with a vehicle price of 3 million rupees or less are granted a 100% exemption from road tax and registration fees collected by the Delhi government.
Role of Original Equipment Manufacturers
The policy also prescribes the following roles for automobile original equipment manufacturers:
- Ensure adequate and timely supply of EVs.
- Deploy at least one public electric vehicle charging station per dealer (comprising a minimum of 3 charging points for two-wheelers and three-wheelers, and 2 charging points for four-wheelers).
- Maintain the stability of EV manufacturing costs.
Download the EV policy from link below:
https://egazette.gov.in/writeReadData/2026/273960.pdf
