Delhi EV Policy 2026: Only Approved Models Eligible for Incentives
The Delhi government has unveiled its Electric Vehicle Policy 2026, which came into effect on Wednesday. Under the new policy, only electric vehicle models approved by a Model Approval Committee under the Transport Department will qualify for incentives.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the committee will evaluate models based on technical standards and eligibility criteria. Approved models alone will be entitled to purchase and scrapping incentives across various vehicle categories.
For two-wheelers, purchase incentives apply to models priced up to ₹2.25 lakh. Scrapping incentives for cars are limited to those costing up to ₹30 lakh (ex-showroom). Applicants must apply for incentives within 30 days of vehicle registration, with subsidies disbursed within 60 days through direct benefit transfer (DBT).
Vehicles availing incentives cannot be transferred or re-registered outside Delhi for a period of three years. The policy emphasises the electrification of two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and commercial vehicles, citing their significant contribution to air pollution.
Delhi Transco Limited will act as the nodal agency for developing charging infrastructure, while the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) will oversee battery management systems. The policy was notified after Cabinet approval and mandates a gradual shift to electric vehicles.
