New Delhi: The Delhi government has unveiled the key highlights of the proposed Delhi EV Policy 2.0, with the ambitious goal of ensuring that 95% of new vehicle registrations are electric by 2027.
The policy, reviewed by Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, outlines a comprehensive roadmap to accelerate the city’s transition to electric mobility and strengthen its position as India’s leader in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, according to an official statement from the Delhi Transport Ministry on Monday.
Under the new policy, all CNG auto-rickshaws, taxis, and light commercial vehicles will be gradually replaced by electric vehicles. The government has also committed to a complete transition to electric buses to ensure a sustainable public transport system.
The policy introduces purchase incentives for electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, e-light commercial vehicles (e-LCVs), and e-trucks. Additionally, it includes scrapping and retrofitting incentives to encourage the shift from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to EVs.
To support the growing EV infrastructure, the government plans to install more public charging points and mandate charging stations in new buildings and public spaces. Capital subsidies will be provided for private and semi-public charging stations, and fast-charging corridors will be developed along major roads, including the Ring Road and Outer Ring Road.
A dedicated State EV Fund will be established to finance these incentives, funded through green levies, pollution cess, and aggregator license fees. The policy also emphasizes fleet electrification for commercial transport and introduces stricter regulatory measures to ensure compliance.
Skill development and job creation are central to the policy, with plans to generate employment in EV sales, servicing, financing, and battery management. The Delhi Skill & Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) will collaborate on training programs for EV mechanics and drivers.
To oversee the policy’s execution, a Delhi Clean Mobility Centre (DCMC) will be established to monitor progress and drive the city’s transition to an all-electric transport system.
The Delhi Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy, 2020, introduced by the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to promote EV adoption in the capital, expired on August 8, 2024. Since then, it has been extended multiple times, with the latest extension valid until March 31, 2024.
The proposed Delhi EV Policy 2.0 is expected to replace the current framework, providing a long-term strategy to further accelerate the adoption of electric mobility in the capital.
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