Delhi EV policy 2026: From subsidies and scrapping incentives to tax exemptions, all you need to know

Delhi has unveiled a new package of incentives aimed at speeding up the adoption of electric vehicles, with financial benefits for residents choosing cleaner mobility options.

Purchase incentives

• Subsidies will be provided through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Buyers must be Delhi residents, and the vehicle must be registered in the city.

Three-wheelers (auto-rickshaws, including replacement of old CNG autos)

• Year 1: ₹50,000
• Year 2: ₹40,000
• Year 3: ₹30,000

Four-wheeler goods vehicles

• Year 1: ₹1,00,000
• Year 2: ₹75,000
• Year 3: ₹50,000

Scrapping incentives

Two-wheelers

• ₹10,000 benefit on buying a new electric bike
• Purchase must be made within six months of receiving the Certificate of Deposit (CoD)
• Applicable when scrapping Delhi-registered BS-IV or older two-wheelers

Three-wheelers (L5M category)

• ₹25,000 incentive on purchase of a new electric three-wheeler
• Must be purchased within six months of CoD issuance

Private cars

• ₹1,00,000 incentive on purchase of a new electric car
• Ex-factory price capped at ₹30 lakh
• Purchase window: within six months of CoD issuance
• Valid for scrapping Delhi-registered BS-IV or older cars
• Limited to the first 1,00,000 eligible applicants

Four-wheeler goods vehicles

• ₹50,000 incentive on purchase of a new electric goods vehicle
• Purchase must be completed within six months of CoD issuance
• Applicable for scrapping Delhi-registered BS-IV and older N1 category goods carriers

Road tax benefits

• Electric vehicles: Fully exempt from road tax and registration charges
  • Exception: EV cars priced above ₹30 lakh are not eligible
• Strong hybrids: Eligible for 50% reduction in road tax and registration fees (for cars up to ₹30 lakh)

Electrification deadlines

• From January 1, 2027: Only electric three-wheelers (L5) can be newly registered
• From April 1, 2028: New registrations will be limited to electric two-wheelers

Rules for fleet operators

• From January 1, 2026: Aggregators will not be allowed to add new petrol or diesel vehicles to their fleets
• Exceptions include:
  • Light commercial and goods vehicles (N1 category, up to 3.5 tonnes)
  • Two-wheelers, where timelines will apply from the date of notification