New Delhi: The Delhi government has officially notified the Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, 2026, introducing a comprehensive package of financial incentives, tax exemptions and infrastructure support to encourage residents to switch from conventional fuel-powered vehicles to electric mobility. Effective from July 1, 2026, the policy will remain in force until March 31, 2030, and aims to transform the national capital’s transport ecosystem while addressing rising air pollution.
The newly announced policy provides a combination of purchase subsidies, scrappage incentives, digital monitoring mechanisms and institutional support to accelerate EV adoption across different vehicle categories. According to the Delhi government, the initiative seeks to reduce dependence on petrol and diesel vehicles while promoting a cleaner, greener and more sustainable urban transport system.
One of the policy’s most significant features is the introduction of a scrappage incentive of up to ₹1 lakh for owners of BS-IV or older four-wheelers who scrap their existing vehicles and purchase a new electric vehicle. The government expects this measure to encourage the replacement of ageing, high-emission vehicles with zero-emission alternatives.
In addition to incentives for four-wheelers, the policy also extends benefits to other vehicle segments. Buyers of electric two-wheelers who scrap an old vehicle will receive an additional scrappage incentive of ₹10,000, while purchasers of electric three-wheelers will be eligible for an extra ₹25,000 as scrappage support.
The policy also introduces phased purchase subsidies for electric two-wheelers. Buyers will receive ₹30,000 during the first year of the policy, ₹20,000 in the second year and ₹10,000 in the third year. Similarly, purchasers of electric three-wheelers, including electric autorickshaws, will be entitled to incentives of ₹50,000, ₹40,000 and ₹30,000 during the first, second and third years, respectively.
To promote cleaner commercial transportation, buyers of N1 category electric trucks will be eligible for a purchase incentive of up to ₹1 lakh. Furthermore, the government has announced a 100 per cent exemption from road tax and registration fees for all electric four-wheelers priced at ₹30 lakh or below (ex-showroom) and registered in Delhi, reducing the overall cost of ownership for consumers.
To streamline the subsidy process, the Delhi government has launched the Delhi EV Subsidy Portal, enabling eligible applicants to submit claims online. Citizens will be required to register using documents such as Aadhaar, the vehicle Registration Certificate (RC) and Voter ID. Verification will be completed through an OTP sent to the registered mobile number.
Eligible beneficiaries must submit their subsidy applications within 30 days of purchasing their electric vehicle and obtaining its Registration Certificate. Once approved, the financial assistance will be transferred directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism within 60 days. The online portal also allows applicants to monitor the real-time status of their applications.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the Transport Department will function as the nodal agency for implementing the policy. A dedicated EV Cell will be established to oversee policy implementation, issue operational guidelines, coordinate with stakeholders and resolve implementation-related issues. The government will also appoint a Project Management Consultant (PMC) to support the execution of the policy.
Additionally, a Model Approval Committee will be constituted to evaluate and certify electric vehicle models eligible for government incentives. Only vehicles that satisfy prescribed technical standards and receive approval from the committee will qualify for subsidies under the scheme.
The policy also outlines a phased transition towards electric mobility in Delhi. Beginning January 1, 2027, only electric autorickshaws will be registered in the city. From April 1, 2028, registration of new petrol and CNG-powered two-wheelers will be discontinued, allowing only electric two-wheelers to be newly registered.
To prevent misuse of government benefits, the policy imposes a three-year lock-in period for subsidised vehicles. Beneficiaries will not be permitted to register these vehicles in another state during this period, ensuring that government incentives are utilised for their intended purpose.
