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Delhi government's new EV Policy 2.0 can prove to be a big game changer for the common people. On scrapping old petrol-diesel vehicle, you will get subsidy of up to ₹ 1 lakh, complete exemption in road tax and many new benefits. If you are thinking of buying a new electric vehicle, then this news is very important for you.
What benefits will you get in Delhi EV Policy 2.0? Know
Delhi government has presented its green budget for the financial year 2026-27, in which big announcements have been made to promote electric vehicles (EV). In this budget presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, a special provision of Rs 200 crore has been made for Delhi EV Policy 2.0.
The government aims to make Delhi the 'EV capital' of the country as well as implement the world's best and biggest EV policy. This budget is the biggest budget till date regarding EV policy. Let us know what new provisions have been made in EV Policy 2.0. If you live in Delhi, how will you benefit from the new EV policy?
What is there for you in the new EV Policy (EV Policy 2.0)?
The government has allocated Rs 200 crore to speed up the adoption of electric vehicles. Under this new policy, huge subsidy will be given on scrapping old petrol and diesel vehicles. After scrapping a private car with ICE, you will get an incentive of up to Rs 1 lakh on purchasing an electric car worth up to Rs 15 lakh.
This benefit will be for the first 1 lakh buyers. Apart from this, scrappage subsidy of up to ₹10,000 for two-wheeler and ₹25,000 for three-wheeler is proposed. At the same time, all electric vehicles registered in Delhi till March 31, 2030 will continue to get 100% exemption from road tax and registration fees. This discount will be available only on vehicles up to ₹ 30 lakh.
Expansion of Pollution Control Centers (PUC)
To control the increasing pollution and ensure the fitness of vehicles, the government has decided to open additional pollution testing centers and Automated Testing Stations (ATS). 5 new ATS will be installed in major DTC depots like Bawana, Ghazipur and Dwarka. A budget of Rs 50 crore has been kept separately for this, so that there is transparency in checking of vehicles and manual interference is reduced.
Rejuvenation of public transport
Delhi government has set a target of making public transport completely pollution free. The government aims to ensure that all buses plying on Delhi's roads are electric by 2029. The state government has allocated Rs 320 crore for electrification of bus depots and expansion of charging points.
Why is this budget special?
Of the total budget of Rs 1,03,700 crore, about 21% (about Rs 22,236 crore) has been kept for environmental protection and 'green' initiatives. The government has not only focused on purchasing new vehicles, but has also worked on 'scrapage-linked' incentives for battery recycling and scrapping of old vehicles. Auto experts believe that direct subsidy of up to ₹ 1 lakh and road tax waiver will lead to a huge surge in the sales of electric cars in Delhi.