The policy introduces fiscal incentives for electric vehicles, exemptions from road tax and registration charges for eligible vehicles, scrappage incentives for older vehicles, a significant expansion of charging infrastructure, and a phased transition towards electric mobility across various vehicle categories. The government has also announced a proposed investment of around ₹15,000 crore to support the development of the EV ecosystem during the policy period.

“The Policy reinforces the role of clean mobility as a key driver of Delhi’s future economic growth and sustainable urban development. By providing greater policy certainty, it is expected to improve the investment climate, accelerate innovation in electric mobility technologies, expand domestic manufacturing, and create employment across the EV ecosystem. At the national level, the Policy aligns with India’s broader objective of strengthening globally competitive manufacturing through the Make in India initiative”, said Rajeev Juneja, President, PHDCCI.

The policy extends well beyond promoting electric vehicle adoption and has the potential to stimulate investments across multiple sectors, including battery manufacturing, charging infrastructure, renewable energy integration, power distribution, electronics, automotive components, software solutions, fleet management, financing, recycling and circular economy services.

Key Highlights & Provisions

The Delhi EV Policy 2.0 (running through 2030) introduces ambitious subsidies, scrappage benefits, and stricter mandates to promote greener transport.

1.      Tax Exemptions: 100% waiver on road tax and registration fees for EVs priced up to ₹30 lakh (ex-showroom).

2.      Purchase Subsidies: Incentives of up to ₹30,000 for electric two-wheelers and up to ₹50,000 for three-wheelers.

3.      Scrappage Incentives: Up to ₹1 lakh incentive for scrapping old BS-IV or older cars.

4.      Deadlines for ICE Vehicles: No petrol motorcycles/scooters can be registered after March 31, 2028, and new CNG auto-rickshaw registrations are set to stop at the end of 2026.

5.      Charging Network: Expanded infrastructure mandates that require every EV dealership to host public charging stations.

“The planned expansion of public charging facilities and battery-swapping infrastructure is expected to stimulate investment across multiple segments of the electric mobility ecosystem. Opportunities are likely to emerge for infrastructure developers, private investors, technology firms, and start-ups engaged in EV-related services. As electric vehicle adoption accelerates, demand is also expected to rise for advanced battery technologies, power electronics, semiconductors, charging hardware, digital payment platforms, predictive maintenance applications, and intelligent energy management solutions”, said Dr. Ranjeet Mehta, CEO & Secretary General, PHDCCI.

The policy will deliver important macroeconomic benefits through reduced dependence on imported fossil fuels, lower urban emissions, improved public health outcomes and increased private investment in future-ready industries. The policy is also expected to encourage innovation in electric mobility technologies while supporting India’s commitments towards sustainable development and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Further, the policy aligns with several national initiatives, including the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes for the automobile and Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery sectors, the National Electric Mobility Mission and India’s target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. Together, these initiatives can strengthen domestic value addition, enhance supply chain resilience and improve India’s competitiveness in the global EV market.

PHDCCI works closely with policymakers, and industry stakeholders to support effective implementation of the policy and facilitate the development of a robust, competitive and sustainable electric mobility ecosystem that contributes to economic growth, industrial transformation and environmental sustainability.

The initiative aims to provide seamless last-mile connectivity between Central Secretariat and Seva Teerth Metro stations and key government offices in the Central Vista region, encouraging greater use of public transport among government officials and the general public while reducing dependence on private vehicles.

Under this initiative, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is providing two state-of-the-art hydrogen-fuelled buses to DMRC having a seating capacity of 35 passengers, equipped with GPS-based tracking and CCTV systems for real-time monitoring, safety, punctuality, and route adherence.

The shuttle service will operate on all working days (Monday to Friday, excluding Gazetted Holidays) during peak office hours as per following timings- Morning: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and Afternoon: 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM

With a frequency of one bus every 30 minutes, one bus will operate in the clockwise direction and the other in the anti-clockwise direction, covering important government offices and landmarks including Kartavya Bhawan, Vigyan Bhawan, Nirman Bhawan, Akbar Road, Baroda House, National Stadium, National Gallery of Modern Arts, India Gate, and Seva Teerth Metro Station.

Fare collection will be facilitated through National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), UPI, and cash payment options, with affordable stage-wise ticket pricing of ₹10 and ₹15.

DMRC will oversee bus operations, conductors, ticketing, and passenger support, while IOCL will provide drivers and hydrogen fuel support.

This pioneering initiative underscores the Government of India’s commitment to green mobility, clean energy adoption, and sustainable public transport infrastructure. The project is expected to serve as a benchmark for future hydrogen-based transportation systems across the country.