Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a ₹15,000 crore [1] electric-vehicle (EV) policy on Monday to boost adoption and curb pollution.
The initiative represents the largest EV policy in India and aims to transform the capital into an emission-free transportation hub. By prioritizing electric mobility, the city intends to reduce the severe air pollution that frequently affects public health.
Gupta unveiled the plan during the NDTV Emerging Business Conclave 2026. The policy is slated to launch on July 1, 2026 [2]. The government intends to deploy the ₹15,000 crore [1] investment over a four-year horizon [3].
"Delhi government is investing Rs 15,000 crore so that this city, which is the capital of the country, has the most EV vehicles, connectivity, last‑mile connectivity, and if we look from the direction of pollution, then emission free," Gupta said.
The strategy focuses on building a comprehensive ecosystem for electric mobility. This includes expanding the number of EVs on the road and improving the infrastructure required for last-mile connectivity, a critical gap in the city's current transit network.
By transitioning to an EV-centric system, the administration seeks to eliminate tailpipe emissions. The move aligns with broader goals to make the city's air breathable and modernize the public transport fleet.
“The initiative represents the largest EV policy in India.”
This massive financial commitment signals a shift toward aggressive urban decarbonization in India. By targeting last-mile connectivity and infrastructure simultaneously, Delhi is attempting to solve the 'charging anxiety' and accessibility issues that have slowed EV adoption in other metropolitan areas.
