Delhi EV Policy 2026: Shaping a Greener Future for Transportation

by gatewayconsulting | Jul 10, 2026 | BLOG, In the news

New Delhi, 10 July 2026
By Teekshna Singh

The Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD) officially notified the ‘Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy, 2026’, effective from July 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030. The landmark policy comes against the backdrop of a CAQM (Commission for Air Quality Management) report that identified vehicular pollution as the primary contributor, accounting for 23% during winters in Delhi. Importantly, the report highlighted that two-wheelers constituted approximately 67% of the total number of vehicles in Delhi, making a case for their rapid electrification to achieve a reduction in emissions.

To be implemented over four years, the policy aims to accelerate electric vehicle adoption across the capital, including both fixed and swappable batteries. Managed by the Transport Department, the policy will have a fully digital framework to deploy direct purchase incentives, scrapping subsidies, phased electrification mandates, and a comprehensive public charging network.

The policy aims to increase EV adoption in key automotive categories, establish an extensive public and private charging network, and facilitate a strong EV supply chain that includes component recovery, battery recycling, and servicing.

Vehicle Categories Covered

In the NCT of Delhi, new registrations for Three-Wheeler Auto-Rickshaws (L5M) and Four-Wheeler Goods Vehicles (N1) would need to be exclusively electric starting January 1, 2027. This mandatory electrification will also apply to all new two-wheeler registrations beginning April 1, 2028. Delhi schools are required to transition their bus fleets to electric vehicles, achieving a 10% share by year two, 20% by year three, and 30% by March 31, 2030.

A Model Approval Committee under the Transport Department is given the responsibility to empanel eligible EV models across vehicle segments for availing incentives under the Policy, with OEMs and manufacturers required to register. During stakeholder consultations, the Commissioner of the Transport Department noted that indigenous manufacturing is being promoted.

Incentive Structure

The GNCTD shall provide incentives to promote electric vehicle adoption in the NCT of Delhi. For Electric Two-Wheelers, the incentives are ₹10,000 per kWh (max ₹30,000) in Year 1, ₹6,600 per kWh (max ₹20,000) in Year 2, and ₹3,300 per kWh (max ₹10,000) in Year 3. This applies to both plug-in and battery-swapping models. For Electric Three-Wheeler Auto-Rickshaws, the incentives are ₹50,000 in Year 1, ₹40,000 in Year 2, and ₹30,000 in Year 3. This applies to both plug-in and battery-swapping models with a battery capacity of more than 4 kWh. For Electric Four-Wheeler Goods Vehicles, the incentives are ₹1,00,000 for N1 above 1.75-ton GVW and ₹50,000 up to 1.75 tons GVW in Year 1. In Year 2, they are ₹75,000 and ₹37,500, respectively. In Year 3, they are ₹50,000 and ₹25,000, respectively.

Scrapping Incentives

Additionally, scrapping incentives are provided under the policy. Electric Two-Wheelers get ₹10,000 for scrapping a Delhi-registered BS-IV or below model when purchasing a new electric vehicle. Electric Three-Wheelers get ₹25,000 when upgrading from a Delhi-registered BS-IV or below model. Electric Cars (Non-Transport) get ₹1,00,000 for scrapping a Delhi-registered BS-IV or below car, provided the new car’s ex-showroom price does not exceed ₹30 lakh and the applicant is among the first 1,00,000 eligible buyers.

Electric Four-Wheeler Goods Carriers get ₹50,000 for scrapping a Delhi-registered BS-IV or below goods carrier. Finally, ₹15,000 is provided for scrapping a Delhi-registered Gramin Sewa vehicle, provided it is replaced with a new electric Gramin Sewa vehicle equipped with Li-ion or advanced battery technology. The first 1,000 privately-owned N2-category electric trucks (excluding government/municipal vehicles) purchased and registered in Delhi within three months of the Policy’s notification will be exempted from no-entry timing restrictions for 10 years from registration. All incentives would be disbursed via direct benefit transfer to buyers through a subsidy portal launched by the CM.

Additional Incentives

All electric vehicles purchased and registered in the NCT of Delhi during the policy period will be granted a 100% exemption from road tax for the vehicle’s life and from registration fees at the time of registration. For electric cars with an ex-showroom price up to ₹30 lakh, this 100% exemption from road tax and registration fees applies till March 31, 2030.

Charging Infrastructure

GNCTD will submit proposals under the PM E-Drive scheme and other Government of India schemes for funding support for charging and battery swapping infrastructure, and will allocate funds to the Power Department to expand public and community charging facilities. Delhi Transco Limited (DTL) shall be the nodal agency for planning, coordinating, and implementing public EV charging and battery swapping infrastructure in Delhi. DTL shall set up a single-window facility to enable faster clearances and expedited EV connections for charge point and battery swapping operators deploying public and semi-public charging stations in Delhi.

Battery Recycling

The policy also covers battery recycling for OEMs to comply with the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee, as the nodal department, will facilitate the deployment of battery collection centres across Delhi under a PPP model, in collaboration with authorised recyclers and other eligible entities, to enable convenient, accessible, and environmentally sound collection of waste batteries.

The Delhi EV Policy 2026 provides a clear plan for the city’s transition to electric transportation through a combination of purchase incentives, subsidies, tax exemptions, and assistance for charging infrastructure. The policy attempts to address vehicle pollution while creating a self-sustaining EV ecosystem in the capital by combining financial incentives with phased electrification requirements and a robust recycling structure.