Delhi EV Policy 2026: Up to ₹1 Lakh Scrappage Incentive & Key Subsidies Explained
The Delhi state government has officially notified its new Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, 2026. Taking effect immediately, the policy will remain operational until March 31, 2030.
The initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles, establish a robust battery charging and swapping network, and reduce the national capital’s dependence on fossil fuels to improve air quality.
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1. Scrappage & Purchase Incentives Breakdown
The policy introduces structured financial relief across various vehicle segments, combining direct purchase subsidies with additional incentives for scrapping old internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
Vehicle Scrappage Bonuses
Owners switching from older petrol or diesel variants to a new EV can claim fixed scrapping incentives:
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Four-Wheelers: ₹1,00,000 (applicable for BS-IV or older models)
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Three-Wheelers: ₹25,000
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Two-Wheelers: ₹10,000
Phased Purchase Subsidies
Direct incentives for new buyers are distributed on a sliding scale over the first three years of the policy:
Tax Waivers for Four-Wheelers: While private electric cars do not receive a direct cash purchase subsidy, a 100% exemption on road tax and registration fees is provided to all electric four-wheelers with an ex-showroom price of ₹30 lakh or less.
2. How to Claim Subsidies Online
The dedicated Delhi EV Subsidy Portal (evsubsidy.delhi.gov.in) is live to process claims via a paperless digital tracking system.
3. Strict Phased Transitions & Implementation Rules
The government has outlined specific administrative structures and regulatory mandates to guarantee a complete transition over the coming years.
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Dedicated Governance: The Transport Department will act as the nodal unit, establishing a specialized EV Cell and appointing a Project Management Consultant (PMC) to oversee compliance. A Model Approval Committee will independently verify and certify which specific EV models qualify for the state incentives.
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Commercial Mandatory Shift: From January 1, 2027, only pure e-autos will be permitted fresh registration in Delhi.
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Two-Wheeler Phase-Out: Registration of new petrol and CNG two-wheelers will be completely phased out. Starting April 1, 2028, only electric two-wheelers can be registered.
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Anti-Exploitation Lock-In: To ensure subsidized vehicles remain inside the capital, a strict three-year lock-in period is applied. Vehicles bought using state incentives cannot be sold or re-registered in another state for the first three years.
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