Delhi EV Policy 2026-30: Govt Proposes Tax Exemption to Drive Full Shift to Electric 2W & 3W Vehicles [Read Notification]

The GNCTD of Delhi has issued the draft of the Delhi Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy 2026-30 which show case an ambitious strategy to move toward clean mobility with a focus on reducing the usage of vehicles powered by petrol. The draft policy is open to public discussion and the public is asked to provide feedback within 30 days.

According to the draft only electric three-wheelers (L5) would be eligible for new registrations starting from January 2027 whereas two-wheelers will have only electric registrations from April 2028. The policy encourages the usage of electric four-wheeler goods vehicles (N1).

The key highlights of the circular are as follows;

• Draft policy has been open for public comments within 30 days
• The 2W Incentive: Up to ₹30,000 (Year 1), tapering thereafter
• The3W Incentive: Up to ₹50,000 in initial phase
• The4W (N1 Goods Vehicles): Incentive up to ₹1 lakh
• A Mandatory electrification timelines for 2W (2028) and 3W (2027)

In order to speed up the uptake of electric vehicles mobility the government has come up with an incentivization strategy. Incentives of up to ₹30,000 shall be provided to two-wheelers in their first year which shall then decrease with time.

Further, the incentives of up to ₹50,000 shall be offered to three-wheelers, while electric goods vehicles (N1) can get incentives of up to ₹1 lakh. Furthermore, scrapping incentives are provided for the replacement of old BS-IV and below vehicles.

However, the circular laid down certain exemption listed below;

• 100% exemption on road tax and registration fees for EVs
• 2W & 3W: Entitled to both buying and scrapping incentives
• 4W ≤₹30 Lakhs: 100 percent exempted from road tax and registration fees
• 4W >₹30 Lakhs: No exemption applies
• Partial benefits extended to strong hybrid vehicles

The policy places more emphasis on building a robust EV ecosystem by increasing charging stations and battery swapping facilities with Delhi Transco Limited being the nodal agency for the purpose. One window clearance for such processes has been suggested in the draft policy too.

Lastly, the policy suggests that only electric vehicles shall be added to government fleets and only electric vehicles shall be added in the aggregator and delivery fleet categories.

The policy, upon notification, shall continue to be effective until March 31, 2030 which is a huge step towards sustainable urban transport in Delhi.

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