Delhi Draft EV Policy 2026: ICE Two-Wheelers Ban From 2028

Published: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 23:39 [IST]

The Delhi government released the Draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026-2030 on April 11, 2026, proposing a complete ban on new registrations of petrol and CNG two-wheelers from April 1, 2028.

The Delhi Draft EV Policy 2026, valid until March 31, 2030, has been released for public feedback for 30 days, with the deadline for submissions set at May 10, 2026. For the Indian two-wheeler industry, this is a significant development, as Delhi's policy direction has historically influenced EV adoption timelines and manufacturer strategies across the country.

Delhi Draft EV Policy 2026 - Mandatory Electrification Timelines

The draft has issued a phased timeline for mandatory electrification. Only electric three-wheelers will be allowed for new registrations in Delhi from January 1, 2027. This will be followed by only electric two-wheelers being allowed to register from April 1, 2028.
The proposal also brings restrictions to vehicles used in commercial operations. No new ICE vehicles will be allowed for aggregator-based operations, including two-wheelers and light goods vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, starting from January 1, 2026. Existing BS6 two-wheelers already in use for such operations have until December 31, 2026, to make the switch.

The rationale behind the two-wheeler focus is clear. Two-wheelers constitute approximately 67 per cent of the total vehicle stock in Delhi, making their rapid electrification critical for achieving meaningful reductions in vehicular emissions. Vehicular emissions as a whole account for approximately 23 per cent of Delhi's winter air pollution.

Delhi Draft EV Policy 2026 - Purchase Incentives for Electric Two-Wheelers

The Delhi government proposes that electric two-wheelers priced up to ₹ 2.25 lakh will receive subsidies linked to battery capacity. The incentives will gradually reduce over three years. The first year will see an incentive of ₹ 10,000 per kWh, up to a maximum of ₹ 30,000. The second year will offer ₹ 6,600 per kWh, up to ₹ 20,000. The third year will provide ₹ 3,300 per kWh, up to ₹ 10,000.

For electric three-wheelers, the government proposes an incentive of ₹ 50,000 in Year 1, ₹ 40,000 in Year 2, and ₹ 30,000 in Year 3. For electric four-wheeler goods vehicles in the N1 category, incentives of ₹ 1 lakh in Year 1, ₹ 75,000 in Year 2, and ₹ 50,000 in Year 3 have been proposed.

Delhi Draft EV Policy 2026 - Scrappage Incentives and Road Tax Exemptions

There will be scrappage incentives for buyers switching from BS4 and older vehicles to EVs under the Delhi Draft EV Policy 2026. For two-wheelers, the government will provide an incentive of ₹ 10,000. Three-wheeler owners get ₹ 25,000, while four-wheeler owners will receive ₹ 1 lakh. The Certificate of Deposit will be valid for six months from the date of issuance and will be available only in the name of the vehicle owner.

The Delhi Draft EV Policy 2026 also proposes a 100 per cent exemption on road tax and registration fees for eligible electric vehicles priced up to ₹ 30 lakh. It also proposes partial exemptions of up to 50 per cent on road tax for strong hybrid vehicles until March 31, 2030. EVs priced above ₹ 30 lakh will not be eligible for road tax exemption.

The total outlay under the Delhi Draft EV Policy 2026 is ₹ 3,954.25 crore, of which ₹ 1,236.25 crore is allocated for purchase incentives, ₹ 1,718 crore for scrapping incentives, and ₹ 1,000 crore for charging infrastructure. Delhi Transco Limited will act as the nodal agency for planning and implementing charging and battery-swapping infrastructure, while a dedicated digital portal will streamline approvals and monitoring, with coordination across multiple government departments.

The policy also mandates phased electrification of school buses, with 30 per cent of fleets required to be electric by 2030. All new vehicles hired by the Delhi government will be electric, except in special cases. New intra-state buses under the Delhi Transport Corporation will also be required to be electric.

The draft policy is currently open for public feedback until May 10, 2026. Suggestions can be submitted via email or sent by post to the Joint Commissioner (EV), Transport Department, GNCTD. Representations received after the deadline will not be considered.