New Delhi — February 18, 2026:rnThe Delhi government is poised to officially notify its much-anticipated Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0, strategically aligned with the Centre’s PM E-Drive scheme, in a major push to accelerate the transition to electric mobility in the national capital.rnThe updated policy is designed to expand financial incentives, scale up charging infrastructure, and set out ambitious timelines for fleet electrification — especially public transport — as the city tackles pollution and transitions to cleaner vehicles.rnrnStronger Subsidies & Buyer SupportrnrnUnder the combined framework of Delhi EV Policy 2.0 and the PM E-Drive scheme, electric vehicle buyers will benefit from enhanced subsidies:rnElectric Two-Wheelers: ₹5,000 per kWh of battery capacity, capped at ₹10,000 per vehicle under PM E-Drive.rnElectric Three-Wheelers: Up to ₹25,000 per vehicle for general models, and up to ₹50,000 for larger L5 category three-wheelers (like cargo/passenger models), based on battery and price eligibility.rnThese central incentives will be linked with state subsidies via a dedicated online portal, giving buyers combined benefits at purchase.rnrnOfficials say these measures aim to make EVs more affordable for consumers and accelerate adoption in urban areas.rnrnElectrification of Public TransportrnrnA cornerstone of the new policy is the rapid deployment of electric buses in the city:rnrn6,000 electric buses by March 2026rn7,500 by March 2027rn10,400 by March 2028rn14,000 by March 2030rnrnThe policy encourages transition of all city-owned and municipal fleets to electric versions over the next few years.rnrnCharging Infrastructure ExpansionrnrnTo address range concerns and make daily EV use seamless, the policy prioritises massive expansion of charging points:rnA dedicated EV corridor with fast-charging stations every ~5 km along the 47 km Outer Ring Road is planned to reduce “range anxiety.”rnDelhi currently has just 8,998 public charging points, far short of the estimated need. The government aims to increase this to 16,070 by the end of 2026.rnThis infrastructure boost is expected to complement the Centre’s PM E-Drive rollout, which also subsidises nationwide deployment of tens of thousands of charging stations.rnrnOther Policy FeaturesrnrnOfficials highlight several additional components in EV Policy 2.0:rnScrappage incentives for older petrol and diesel vehicles, encouraging their replacement with EVs.rnMeasures to ensure adequate EV availability and battery disposal mechanisms.rnStronger support for EV supply chains to stimulate local manufacturing and innovation.rnrnPolicy Goals & VisionrnrnThe combined intent of linking EV Policy 2.0 with PM E-Drive is to:rnrn✔ Fast-track EV adoption across all vehicle categoriesrn✔ Reduce Delhi’s pollution and carbon footprintrn✔ Build a robust and accessible charging ecosystemrn✔ Create a more sustainable transportation futurernrnWith the official notification imminent, industry experts and environmental advocates see this as a pivotal step in Delhi’s clean mobility journey.
