Delhi to add 30,000 charging points as EV Policy 2026 takes effect

The Delhi government on Wednesday notified the Delhi Electric Vehicles Policy 2026, aimed at accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption, improving air quality and creating a supportive ecosystem for electric mobility.

The Delhi Cabinet, headed by chief minister Rekha Gupta, approved the policy on Monday, following which it was sent to LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu for final approval.

“… In exercise of the powers conferred by the enabling provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the rules made thereunder, the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi hereby notifies the Delhi Electric Vehicles Policy, 2026 with effect from July 1, 2026,” the notification states.

Under the policy, all electric cars with an ex-showroom price of Rs 30 lakh or less registered in the national capital will receive full exemption from road tax and registration fees.

The government has also announced that only electric auto rickshaws will be registered in Delhi from January 1, 2027. Registration of new petrol and CNG two-wheelers will be phased out, with only electric two-wheelers to be registered from April 1, 2028.

People purchasing e-two-wheelers will receive a subsidy of Rs 30,000 in the first year, Rs 20,000 in the second year and Rs 10,000 in the third year under the new policy.

The policy will remain in force till March 31, 2030.

The state government will invest around Rs 15,000 crore over the next four years to promote electric mobility and reduce vehicular pollution. More than 30,000 EV charging points will also be set up across the national capital.

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