A draft Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026–2030, uploaded for 30 days of public feedback, proposes banning new fossil-fuel two-wheelers for fresh registration from 2028 as part of measures to curb pollution in the National Capital Region.
The policy cites a report finding vehicular emissions the largest contributor to Delhi NCR’s air pollution, accounting for about 23% in winters, and notes that two-wheelers make up roughly 67% of the city’s vehicle stock — making their rapid electrification critical to cutting vehicular emissions.
Key proposals in the draft include:
– Only electric three-wheelers permitted for new registration starting 2027.
– Only electric two-wheelers permitted for new registration starting 2028.
– No new fossil-fuel two-wheelers for fleet aggregators from 2026.
– 30% of all school buses to be electric by 2030.
The policy offers purchase incentives for electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers and goods vehicles, and proposes tax breaks for buyers of electric vehicles, including cars. After the 30-day consultation period the government will finalize and implement the policy through 2030.
Delhi, frequently listed among India’s most polluted cities, faces recurring winter smog that harms residents’ health and fuels annual political disputes; officials hope the draft EV policy will help reduce transport-related pollution.
