Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy featuring ₹15,000 crore in benefits to combat urban pollution.
The initiative represents a significant shift in the capital's transport strategy, aiming to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles to improve air quality. By lowering the financial barrier to EV adoption, the government seeks to reduce the city's reliance on internal combustion engines.
The policy is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026 [1]. It includes a comprehensive suite of incentives such as purchase subsidies, scrapping benefits, and the expansion of charging infrastructure [2]. To further encourage adoption, the government will provide road-tax exemptions, and registration-fee waivers [2].
Financial support for the transition is substantial. The government will invest ₹15,000 crore over four years [3]. This funding is designed to make green mobility more accessible to the general public and commercial fleet operators.
While the primary focus remains on fully electric vehicles, the policy also provides a bridge for hybrid technology. The plan includes a 50% road-tax waiver for hybrid vehicles priced up to ₹30 lakh [3]. This measure targets a broader segment of the market that may not yet be ready for a full transition to battery power.
These measures are part of a larger strategic timeline for the region. The administration has set 2030 as the target year to achieve a pollution-free city [4]. The policy aims to create a scalable model for other Indian metropolitan areas struggling with smog and high carbon emissions.
Gupta said the policy is intended to make Delhi cleaner by promoting zero-emission vehicles and reducing pollution [1].
“The government will invest ₹15,000 crore over four years”
This policy signals an aggressive move by the Delhi government to meet environmental targets through direct financial intervention. By combining high-value subsidies with specific tax breaks for hybrids, the administration is attempting to manage the transition of the entire automotive ecosystem rather than focusing solely on luxury or high-end EV buyers.
