Delhi seeks input on draft EV policy mandating electric two-wheelers by 2028

The Delhi government released a draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2026–2030 on April 11, 2026. The document is open for public comment for 30 days.

Major registration deadlines

The draft sets firm cutoffs for new petrol and diesel vehicle registrations. From January 1, 2027, only electric three-wheelers and auto-rickshaws may be newly registered.

From April 1, 2028, the same restriction will apply to all two-wheelers. Delhi seeks input on draft EV policy mandating electric two-wheelers by 2028, and residents can respond during the consultation window.

Purchase incentives and taxes

Passenger EVs priced up to ₹30 lakh (ex-showroom) will attract zero road tax and no registration fee until March 31, 2030. Estimated savings range from about ₹1.5 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh per vehicle.

Strong hybrid cars in the same price band qualify for a 50% exemption on road tax and registration. Vehicles priced above ₹30 lakh will not receive these benefits.

Two-wheeler and three-wheeler incentives

• Two-wheeler subsidy based on battery capacity: year one ₹10,000 per kWh (max ₹30,000); year two ₹6,600 per kWh (max ₹20,000); year three ₹3,300 per kWh (max ₹10,000).
• Only two-wheelers priced under ₹2.25 lakh ex-factory are eligible for the battery-based incentives.
• Auto-rickshaw purchase support: ₹50,000 in year one, ₹40,000 in year two, and ₹30,000 in year three.
• Scrappage bonuses: ₹10,000 for electric two-wheelers and ₹25,000 for electric three-wheelers.

Scrappage-linked benefits for cars

Owners who scrap a BS-IV or older car and buy an electric vehicle may get an extra ₹1 lakh. The new purchase must occur within six months of the scrapping certificate.

The scrappage bonus applies only if the replacement EV is priced at or below ₹30 lakh ex-showroom.

Commercial fleets and government plans

A ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles for aggregator and delivery fleets began on January 1, 2026. BS-VI two-wheelers received a grace period until December 31, 2026.

From 2027, the policy requires fleet operators to transition fully to electric vehicles. All new government vehicle purchases will also be electric.

The draft calls for 30% of school buses to be electric by 2030. All new government buses must be electric going forward.

Charging, batteries and waste management

Delhi Transco Limited will lead the rollout of public charging and battery swapping stations. A single-window clearance system is proposed to speed approvals for new infrastructure.

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee will create battery collection centres through public-private partnerships. The environment department will measure and report emission reductions transparently.

Budget and implementation

The government has allocated ₹3,954 crore for the policy. The funds break down as follows.

How to send feedback

Comments must reach the government within 30 days of April 11, 2026. Submit feedback by email to [email protected].

You may also send responses by post to: Joint Commissioner (EV), Transport Department, GNCTD, 5/9 Underhill Road, Delhi – 110054.

Filmogaz.com will monitor responses and policy developments as the consultation proceeds.