Introduce EV Policy 2.0: Major Shifts in Vehicle Registration Rules
The Delhi government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is gearing up to implement EV Policy 2.0, a more stringent electric vehicle policy aimed at accelerating EV adoption and reducing dependence on fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
✅ Key Highlights of EV Policy 2.0
Mandatory EV for Third Private Car
- Households purchasing a third private vehicle will be required to buy an electric vehicle under the new mandate.
Ban on Fossil Fuel-Powered Two- and Three-Wheelers
- From August 2024, Delhi will prohibit the registration of new petrol, diesel, or CNG three-wheelers.
- By August 2026, the sale and registration of non-electric two-wheelers will also be banned.
Phasing Out CNG Auto-Rickshaws
- Auto-rickshaws older than 10 years must be replaced with electric autos or retrofitted.
- Starting August 2025, registration of new CNG three-wheelers and goods carriers will be banned.
- Existing CNG auto permits will not be renewed, and all new permits will be issued only for e-autos.
✅ Transition to Electric Public & Municipal Transport
- All municipal garbage collection vehicles under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Delhi Jal Board (DJB), and other civic bodies will shift to electric fleets by 2027.
- Delhi’s electric bus fleet is set to expand, reaching nearly 3,000 e-buses by the end of 2024.
- All new government vehicle purchases will now be exclusively electric.
✅ Infrastructure & Charging Expansion Plan
To support this aggressive EV transition, the government has outlined a charging infrastructure expansion plan:
- 13,200 new charging stations will be installed across Delhi, ensuring one station every 5 km.
- The earlier EV Policy targeted 48,000 charging points by 2026, but only 10% of this goal has been met so far.
✅ Bold Targets for EV Adoption
- The proposed EV policy aims for 95% of new vehicle registrations in Delhi to be electric by 2027, with an even higher target of 98% by 2030.
- The previous policy aimed for 25% EV adoption by 2024, but only 13-14% has been achieved.
✅ Delhi’s EV Policy 2.0: A Game-Changer?
Officials cite four major objectives behind this policy shift:
- Combat air pollution and improve public health.
- Create jobs in the growing EV ecosystem.
- Strengthen energy security and enhance grid resilience.
- Ensure an affordable and equitable transition to EVs for all.
With Delhi’s government making bold strides toward an emission-free future, the success of EV Policy 2.0 could set a precedent for other Indian states to follow. For more updates on India’s electric mobility revolution.
