The Delhi government has proposed a new set of incentives to accelerate electric vehicle adoption under its draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026-2030, including 100 per cent waiver on road tax and registration fees for electric cars priced up to ₹30 lakh.
According to the draft policy, the incentives will be applicable on eligible electric cars registered in Delhi till March 31, 2030. However, electric vehicles priced above ₹30 lakh will not be eligible for these discounts. The proposal also includes a 50 per cent reduction in road tax and registration fees for hybrid hybrid vehicles, aimed at encouraging wider adoption of clean mobility solutions.
In a major effort for last mile electrification, the draft policy proposes that from January 1, 2027, registration of all new three-wheelers in Delhi will be limited to electric models only. The move is expected to significantly accelerate the transition to electric mobility in the city’s commercial transportation sector.
The draft policy aims to build on the progress made under the previous Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2020, which was introduced in August 2020 to address vehicle pollution and promote EV adoption. While the original policy was initially set for three years and was to expire in August 2023, it has since been extended several times.
The Delhi government has opened the draft policy for public consultation, inviting feedback and suggestions in the next 30 days before finalizing the new framework. The updated policy is expected to further strengthen the electric mobility ecosystem, improve air quality and accelerate EV adoption in the national capital.