Delhi EV Policy 2026 has come into effect. Know how much subsidy, scrapping incentive, road tax exemption and registration fee waiver will be available on purchasing electric scooter, auto, goods carrier and EV car. Who will benefit up to ₹ 1.5 lakh, read complete details.
The government has taken a big step to promote electric vehicles in Delhi. Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026 (Delhi EV Policy 2026) has been notified with the aim of reducing pollution and promoting clean transportation in the capital. Under this new policy, many facilities like purchase incentive, scrapping incentive, lifetime exemption in road tax and complete waiver of registration fee will be provided on electric two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, goods carriers and other eligible vehicles. The government claims that this will reduce the burden on the pockets of common people and the pace of adoption of electric vehicles will increase.
How much discount and incentive will be available on which vehicle?
According to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the objective of the new policy is not only to reduce the initial purchase cost but also to reduce the cost of the vehicle throughout its lifetime. Under the new EV policy, eligible electric two-wheeler buyers will get a purchase incentive of up to Rs 30,000 and scrapping incentive of up to Rs 10,000. Apart from this, there will be lifetime exemption in road tax and complete waiver of registration fees, which will enable savings of more than Rs 50,000 at the initial level.
Eligible beneficiaries purchasing electric auto-rickshaw (L5) will get a purchase incentive of up to Rs 50,000 and scrapping incentive of up to Rs 25,000. Those purchasing electric N-1 goods carriers will be given purchase incentive of up to Rs 1 lakh and scrapping incentive of up to Rs 50,000. Overall, such buyers will be able to make initial savings of up to Rs 1.50 lakh.
What are the rules for those buying private electric cars?
The government has not made any provision for direct purchase incentives on private electric cars. However, if a person scraps his old petrol or diesel car and buys a new electric car, he can get a scrapping incentive of up to Rs 1 lakh. Along with this, there will also be lifetime exemption in road tax and waiver in registration fee, which will reduce the total cost significantly. The government says the use of public funds has been focused on vehicle categories most used by middle and lower income groups, delivery partners, commercial drivers and small businesses.
Keep these things in mind before buying
According to the Delhi government, there are currently more than 300 registered electric vehicle models available in the capital. These include scooters, motorcycles, auto-rickshaws and commercial vehicles. The government has advised citizens that before purchasing a vehicle, they must check whether the chosen model is approved under the Delhi EV Policy 2026 or not. The list of eligible models will be made available on the online portal of the Transport Department.
The government believes that apart from the initial subsidy, electric vehicles will prove to be more economical than petrol and diesel vehicles in the long run due to low charging costs, low maintenance and low servicing expenses. This will not only reduce pollution but will also have a positive impact on people’s pockets.