Delhi proposes 100 per cent road tax waiver and Rs 3,954 crore EV incentive package through 2030
By Eve
Delhi has released a draft EV Policy 2026 to 2030 for 30 day public consultation, proposing a total outlay of Rs 3,954.25 crore to accelerate electric vehicle adoption. The policy offers 100 per cent exemption on road tax and registration fees for all EVs until 31 March 2030, with electric cars priced up to Rs 30 lakh eligible for full exemption and strong hybrids receiving 50 per cent relief. Subsidies for electric two wheelers priced up to Rs 2.25 lakh will taper from Rs 30,000 in year one to Rs 10,000 in year three, while electric three wheelers including autos will receive Rs 50,000 in year one and Rs 40,000 in year two.
Why it matters
The multi billion rupee incentive framework signals sustained government commitment to EV uptake in a major Indian city, likely driving demand for charging infrastructure across residential, commercial and public transport segments. Procurement teams and charge point operators should anticipate increased tender activity and site acquisition opportunities as Delhi scales its electric mobility network to support the policy targets through 2030.
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- Original title
- “100% road tax waiver till 2030, Rs 1 lakh incentives: What Delhi EV policy draft says”
- Published
- 11 April 2026 (date approximate)
- Updated
- 22 September 2026
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