Delhi govt extends Electric Vehicle policy for 15 days
The Delhi Government has extended its existing Electric Vehicle (EV) policy by 15 days following its expiry.
Officials have clarified that this will be the final extension as a new draft policy is ready for implementation. The ‘Delhi’s Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0’ is expected to be unveiled next month.
“The short extension ensures policy continuity during the transition. The new policy will not only promote EVs, but also introduce stricter measures to curb pollution from petrol, diesel and CNG vehicles,” a senior official said.
Under the existing policy, EV buyers benefit from incentives such as a 25 per cent purchase subsidy (up to Rs 5,500) for e-cycles, Rs 30,000 for e-rickshaws and e-carts and Rs 5,000 per kWh of battery capacity (capped at Rs 30,000) for two-wheelers.
The upcoming policy will shift focus toward encouraging electric buses and cars while tightening emission controls.
The new policy will mandate that at least 20 per cent of the parking space in new buildings be equipped with EV charging points, while older buildings will have to allocate five per cent of the total parking for charging infrastructure. Additionally, buildings with large parking areas will face specific provisions for EV charging facilities.
The Delhi Government will also require all garbage collection vehicles operated by civic agencies such as Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to transition to electric vehicles in phases, with the goal of a fully electric fleet by 2027.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, while addressing the Assembly on the final day of the Budget Session on Wednesday, announced that Delhi will expand its EV charging infrastructure to 48,000 points - 18,000 government-operated and 30,000 semi-private stations - by 2026.
“Strengthening Delhi’s fight against pollution requires stricter enforcement and improved infrastructure. These measures will help us achieve cleaner air for all residents,” Gupta said.
The Chief Minister also revealed a new policy for issuing pollution under control (PUC) certificates for vehicles from other states.
The move comes in response to the CAG report titled Vehicular Air Pollution in Delhi, which highlighted lapses in the capital’s pollution control measures.
Additionally, six new air quality monitoring centres will be set up and an eco-park dedicated to processing electronic waste will be established to prevent pollution from improper disposal.
