The Delhi government has approved the Delhi EV Policy 2026 to phase out new registrations of petrol and diesel two- and three-wheelers [1, 2].
This shift aims to reduce air pollution and promote zero-emission transport across the capital [5]. By targeting the most common forms of urban transit, the city intends to accelerate the transition to cleaner mobility.
Under the new regulations, the registration of new petrol and diesel two- and three-wheelers will be prohibited [2]. The transition period leads toward a strict deadline in 2028, when electric two-wheeler registrations will become mandatory [3].
To encourage adoption, the government is offering purchase subsidies for electric vehicles [1]. A specific financial incentive of Rs 100,000 has been introduced for women buyers of EVs to promote inclusive ownership [4].
Notably, the policy excludes hybrid vehicles from these benefits [1]. This ensures that government subsidies are directed solely toward fully electric transport, rather than transitional technologies.
City officials said the measures are necessary to curb the city's chronic smog issues. The 2028 timeline provides a window for manufacturers and consumers to adjust to the new registration requirements [3].
“Delhi to phase out new registrations of petrol and diesel two- and three-wheelers.”
This policy represents a move from voluntary adoption to mandatory compliance for the city's most populous vehicle segments. By excluding hybrids and offering targeted incentives for women, Delhi is attempting to leapfrog transitional fuels and create a rapid, systemic shift toward a fully electric urban fleet to combat public health crises caused by air pollution.
