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Delhi EV Policy 2.0: Draft released for public feedback; final consultation week underway as deadline nears
Delhi released draft EV Policy 2.0 on April 11 seeking public feedback with a target of 95% EV adoption by 2027. The policy shifts from upfront subsidies to scrappage incentives, tighter registration timelines, and tax relief for affordable EVs, while proposing electric-only fresh registrations for two-wheelers from April 1, 2028. Industry voices back the direction but flag two gaps: faster charging infrastructure and formal recognition of retrofitting old vehicles.
Why It Matters
The policy could shape Delhi’s mobility transition, influence charging infrastructure rollout, and foster retrofit ecosystems, potentially serving as a model for other states.
Timeline
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Final consultation week; feedback deadline nears; industry flags two gaps
May 6, 2026
As reported, Delhi's draft policy is entering its final consultation week with a feedback deadline approaching. Industry stakeholders broadly back the policy's direction but call for faster expansion of charging infrastructure and formal recognition of retrofitting old ICE vehicles within the policy framework. The article notes Delhi has under 5,000 public charging points today and targets 18,000 by the end of 2026, and mentions a proposed ₹3,600 crore investment and a roadmap to March 2030.
Draft EV Policy 2.0 released for public feedback
April 11, 2026
Delhi's draft EV Policy 2.0 was released for public comment. The policy targets 95% EV adoption by 2027 and shifts emphasis from upfront subsidies to scrappage-linked incentives, tighter registration timelines, and tax relief for affordable EVs and strong hybrids. It also proposes allowing only electric two-wheelers for fresh registrations from April 1, 2028.