Policy overview
The Delhi Cabinet approved the Delhi EV Policy 2026 (referred to as Policy 2.0) on 29 June 2026. It was notified the following day and came into force on 1 July 2026, replacing the extensions to the original 2020 policy. It runs till 31 March 2030.
Key parameters
| Approved / notified | 29–30 Jun 2026 |
| Effective from | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Valid till | 31 Mar 2030 |
| Total expected outlay (incentives + infra) | ₹15,000+ crore |
| 2030 EV fleet-share target | 30% of Delhi's vehicle fleet |
| Disbursal mechanism | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) |
What's covered
- Purchase subsidies for E2W and E3W, tapering across three years
- Scrappage incentives across all categories for retiring BS-IV or older ICE vehicles
- 100% road tax and registration fee waiver on EVs up to ₹30 lakh
- Mandated electrification of new DTC and institutional/commercial fleet additions
- Expansion of public charging and battery-swapping infrastructure
- Phased restrictions on new ICE registrations in select categories from 2027–28
Electric two-wheelers (E2W)
Two-wheelers make up roughly two-thirds of Delhi's registered vehicle stock, so they carry the most aggressive incentive ladder in the policy.
| Period | Max subsidy | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 / kWh of battery capacity |
| Year 2 | ₹20,000 | ₹6,600 / kWh |
| Year 3 | ₹10,000 | ₹3,300 / kWh |
| Scrappage add-on | +₹10,000 | For scrapping a BS-IV or older petrol 2W |
- Eligible vehicle ex-showroom price must be under ₹2,25,000
- Subsidy scales with battery pack size, not a flat per-vehicle number
- New petrol/CNG two-wheeler registrations are planned to stop from April 2028
Electric three-wheelers (E3W)
Auto-rickshaws and e-carts get the highest flat subsidy of any category, reflecting their high daily mileage and outsized pollution contribution per vehicle.
| Period | Max subsidy |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | ₹50,000 |
| Year 2 | ₹40,000 |
| Year 3 | ₹30,000 |
| Scrappage add-on | ₹25,000 |
- From 2027, new auto-rickshaw registrations in Delhi are planned to be electric-only
- Applies to e-rickshaws and e-carts as well as passenger auto-rickshaws
Electric four-wheelers (E4W / private cars)
Unlike two- and three-wheelers, private electric cars do not get a direct purchase subsidy. The benefit instead comes from tax relief and a scrappage-linked bonus.
| Road tax + registration fee | 100% waived |
| Applicable up to | ₹30 lakh ex-showroom |
| Scrappage incentive | Up to ₹1,00,000 |
| Scrappage cap | First 1,00,000 applicants |
How the scrappage bonus works
- Scrap a Delhi-registered BS-IV or older petrol/diesel car
- Purchase a new EV priced under ₹30 lakh
- Complete the purchase within 6 months of receiving the Certificate of Deposit (CoD)
- No direct "purchase subsidy" line item applies to private E4W under this policy
Electric light commercial vehicles (eLCV / N1 goods carriers)
Small electric goods carriers (N1 category) are treated as a commercial priority segment given their role in last-mile logistics.
| Benefit | Amount |
|---|---|
| Purchase incentive (Year 1) | Up to ₹1,00,000 |
| Purchase incentive (by Year 3, reported) | ₹50,000 (verify) |
| Scrappage incentive, N1 trucks | Up to ₹50,000 |
Electric buses (eBus)
Delhi's e-bus push is driven more by fleet mandate than individual subsidy: the policy requires every new intra-state bus added by DTC and the Transport Department to be electric.
| Fleet size (mid-2026) | 4,800+ e-buses |
| Target, end of 2026 | 7,000–7,500 e-buses |
| Target, 2028 | 14,000 e-buses |
| New DTC buses | Electric-only mandate |
Notable programmes
- DEVi (Delhi Electric Vehicle Interconnector) — 7m/9m e-buses for last-mile feeder routes
- Delhi holds India's largest public electric bus fleet as of mid-2026
- New electric bus depots being added (Narela, Rithala, Kohat Enclave and others)
- Electric school bus fleets also being introduced in phases
Charging & battery-swapping infrastructure
Infrastructure expansion runs alongside the subsidy structure, with a stated goal of removing range and charging-access anxiety across residential and commercial zones.
- 30,000+ public EV charging points proposed across the city (some reports cite 32,000)
- Continued expansion of battery-swapping stations, especially for E2W/E3W fleets
- Planned integration of renewable energy sources into the charging grid
- All incentive disbursal — purchase and scrappage — routed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the buyer's account
- Improved battery waste-disposal and recycling provisions tied to the charging build-out
Phased ICE-to-EV transition timeline
Beyond incentives, the policy sets forward-dated registration restrictions for specific vehicle categories.
Policy takes effect
Subsidies, scrappage incentives and tax waivers become active; DBT disbursal begins.
Electric-only new auto-rickshaw registrations
Only electric three-wheelers and select electric goods vehicles to be newly registered, subject to further notification.
New petrol/CNG two-wheeler registrations planned to stop
New two-wheeler registrations in Delhi to be electric-only under the roadmap.
Policy expiry / 30% fleet target
Policy validity ends; stated target of 30% EV share in Delhi's overall vehicle fleet.
Frequently asked questions
The Delhi Cabinet approved the policy on 29 June 2026; it was notified on 30 June 2026 and took effect from 1 July 2026. It remains valid till 31 March 2030.
Up to ₹30,000 in the first year (₹10,000 per kWh of battery capacity), tapering to ₹20,000 in year two and ₹10,000 in year three, for e-scooters priced up to ₹2.25 lakh ex-showroom. An additional ₹10,000 scrappage bonus applies if a BS-IV or older petrol two-wheeler is scrapped.
No. Private electric cars don't get a direct purchase subsidy under the 2026 policy. Instead they get a 100% road tax and registration fee waiver (for cars up to ₹30 lakh) and can claim a scrappage incentive of up to ₹1 lakh, capped at the first 1,00,000 applicants.
Not immediately. The roadmap plans to stop new petrol and CNG two-wheeler registrations from April 2028, and to make new auto-rickshaw registrations electric-only from 2027, subject to further notification.
The policy proposes over 30,000 public charging points across the city, alongside an expansion of battery-swapping stations, with incentive disbursal through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Delhi's DTC electric bus fleet crossed roughly 4,800 units by mid-2026 — the largest public e-bus fleet in India. The government has targeted 7,000–7,500 e-buses by the end of 2026 and 14,000 by 2028, with every new DTC bus mandated to be electric.
Sources & further reading
- Transport Department, GNCTD — Delhi EV Policy 2026 notification — primary source, official gazette text
- Transport Department, GNCTD — Delhi EV Policy (overview page)
- Cabinet approval and subsidy-structure reporting, ANI / Newkerala, 29 Jun 2026
- Two- and four-wheeler subsidy breakdown, Revolt Motors policy explainer, Apr–Jul 2026
- DTC electric bus fleet figures and induction targets, The Print / Electrive.com, Feb–Jul 2026
Compiled by the All India EV Research Desk. This page summarises publicly reported policy details for informational purposes and is updated as official notifications evolve — it is not a substitute for the official gazette text.