Delhi EV Policy 2026 Draft: 100% road tax waiver for electric cars up to Rs 30 lakh, key proposals outlined—All you need to know

Delhi EV Policy 2026 Draft: The Government of NCT of Delhi has released the draft Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026–2030, in which an aggressive roadmap to speed up the adoption of electric vehicles, reduction in vehicle emissions, and improving air quality in the national capital has been drafted. Public consultation for the same has been invited by the government for 30 days.

This draft policy is proposed to be implemented from 11 April 2026 to 31 March 2030.

Delhi EV Policy 2026 Draft: Key registration mandates

Add Zee Business as a Preferred Source

The draft policy proposes a phased transition to electric vehicles across major segments:

• From January 1, 2027: Only electric three-wheelers (L5) will be registered
• From April 1, 2028: Only electric two-wheelers will be registered

For fleet operators:

• No new petrol/diesel vehicles can be added from January 1, 2026
• However, BS-VI two-wheelers will be allowed till December 31, 2026

School buses & government fleet go electric

School buses must achieve:

• 10 per cent EV share by Year 2
• 20 per cent by Year 3
• 30 per cent by 2030

All new government fleet vehicles will be electric (except emergency services)

All new intra-state buses to be electric, with flexibility for cleaner fuels like hydrogen if introduced.

Full tax waiver for EVs

To drive adoption, the policy proposes:

• 100 per cent road tax and registration fee exemption for all EVs
• Electric cars up to Rs 30 lakh: Full exemption
• Above Rs 30 lakh: No exemption
• Strong hybrid EVs: 50 per cent tax benefit (within Rs 30 lakh bracket)

Purchase incentives: Segment-wise benefits

The policy offers declining incentives over three years:

Electric Two-Wheelers

• Year 1: Rs 10,000 per kWh (max Rs 30,000)
• Year 2: Rs 6,600 per kWh (max Rs 20,000)
• Year 3: Rs 3,300 per kWh (max Rs 10,000)

E-Autos (L5M)

• Year 1: Rs 50,000
• Year 2: Rs 40,000
• Year 3: Rs 30,000

Electric Goods Vehicles (N1 trucks)

• Year 1: Rs 1,00,000
• Year 2: Rs 75,000
• Year 3: Rs 50,000

All incentives will be disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Scrappage incentives to boost transition

Additional benefits are proposed for scrapping old BS-IV and older vehicles:

• Rs 10,000 for two-wheelers
• Rs 25,000 for three-wheelers
• Rs 1,00,000 for non-transport electric cars (≤ Rs 30 lakh), limited to first 1 lakh applicants
• Rs 50,000 for N1 goods vehicles

Scrappage incentives will be applicable if a new EV is purchased within six months of scrapping.

Charging push: DTL to lead infra rollout

• Delhi Transco Limited (DTL) will act as the nodal agency for providing public charging and battery swapping facilities
• A “single window” approval mechanism will be put in place
• At least one public charging facility should be installed by OEMs for each of their dealerships
• Approval and monitoring processes will be digitised

Battery recycling & ecosystem development

• Strict compliance with Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022
• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mandatory for OEMs
• Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to act as nodal body
• Battery collection centres and traceability systems to be developed

EV Fund & institutional framework

• A dedicated EV Fund will be created
• Funding sources include budget allocations, central schemes, and environmental levies
• A high-level EV Apex Committee will oversee implementation

Digital-first implementation

The policy proposes a fully paperless system covering:

• Applications
• Approvals
• Subsidy disbursal
• Monitoring and grievance redressal

Why this policy matters?

The move comes as a latest report by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) shows that vehicular emissions contribute significantly to Delhi’s pollution levels, with two-wheelers forming nearly 67 per cent of total vehicles. The policy prioritises high-usage segments like two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and goods carriers for faster electrification.

Delhi EV Policy 2026 Draft: Public consultation open

The Transport Department has invited suggestions and objections within 30 days:

• Email: [evpolicy2026@gmail.com](mailto:evpolicy2026@gmail.com)
• Post: Joint Commissioner (EV), Transport Department, GNCTD

Submissions after the deadline will not be considered.

The Draft EV Policy for Delhi 2026-2030 draws from the initiatives undertaken by Delhi to promote clean mobility, which incorporates elements of incentive schemes, regulation, and infrastructural development to move away from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.