The Delhi Government approved a new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy on Monday, committing Rs 15,000 crore to electrify commercial transport. Taking effect on July 1, 2026, the plan aims to make the capital completely pollution-free by March 31, 2030.

To accelerate the shift in commercial passenger transport, the government set strict deadlines. Authorities will stop registering conventional fuel auto-rickshaws and register only electric auto-rickshaws starting January 1, 2027. To support operators making the switch, the state provides a tiered subsidy for electric three-wheelers. Buyers secure Rs 50,000 in the first year, Rs 40,000 in the second, and Rs 30,000 in the third year of the policy. The policy also delivers substantial capital support to the cargo and logistics sector. The government grants buyers of N1 category electric trucks up to Rs1 lakh in purchase incentives. Additionally, the state targets aging commercial fleets with a lucrative scrappage scheme. Officials offer a Rs one lakh bonus to owners who scrap their BS-IV or older four-wheelers and replace them with new EVs.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta confirmed the administration will rapidly build new charging stations and scrapping facilities to support commercial operators. The government will also launch a dedicated web portal to process all subsidy applications instantly. While commercial vehicles face strict mandates, the policy also incentivizes private EV adoption. The state exempts electric cars priced under Rs 30 lakh from road tax and registration fees, and phases out new petrol and CNG two-wheelers by April 1, 2028. Officials strictly exclude hybrid vehicles from all financial benefits.