Delhi launches EV policy with ₹15,000 crore investment target and purchase incentives by 2030
By Eve
The Delhi government's new Electric Vehicle Policy, effective from 1 July, aims to attract ₹15,000 crore in investments over four years and transform the capital's transport system by 31 March 2030. Purchase incentives include full road tax and registration waivers for electric cars under ₹30 lakh, subsidies up to ₹30,000 for two wheelers in year one, up to ₹50,000 for electric auto rickshaws, and up to ₹1 lakh for electric light commercial trucks. E-trucks will also receive a 10 year exemption from Delhi's No Entry restrictions to support urban logistics.
Why it matters
The policy's phased incentives and commercial vehicle exemptions signal sustained demand for charging infrastructure across passenger, last mile and freight segments in India's capital. The ₹15,000 crore investment pipeline and 2030 transition timeline create a clear planning horizon for charge point operators and equipment suppliers targeting the Delhi market.
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- Original title
- “Delhi EV Policy 2026: Industry Leaders Welcome Ambitious Clean Mobility Push And ₹15,000 Crore Investment Plan”
- Published
- 7 July 2026 (date approximate)
- Updated
- 22 September 2026
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- Policy & Market
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- India
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