New EV Policy 2026 Announced BY THE DELHI GOVERNMENT FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL Delhi’s new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026 is set for a radical change for its citizens who would be encouraged to switch to cleaner ways of transport, predominantly through the use of Battery Electric vehicles (BEVs) in the national capital. With a proposed outlay of INR 15,000 crores across a period of 4 years, the policy approved by the Delhi Cabinet and implemented by July 1, 2026, promises to further drive the agenda for zero- emission-based commuting, keeping in mind the city’s alarming and growing problem of air pollution.
To ensure a smooth subsidy process, another major initiative that comes with this updated policy is the introduction of the Delhi EV Subsidy Portal. The portal allows successful EV buyers to apply online for purchase and scrappage incentives, monitor application status and directly receive subsidized benefits through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. The portal was introduced to make the subsidy process more transparent, accessible, and efficient for EV buyers.
This new policy marks a substantial boost in Delhi’s initiative to promote electric mobility. The state government is set to spend Rs 15,000 crore under the scope of the policy that will be effective until March 31, 2030. Much of the anticipated investment is set to support EV incentives, infrastructure charging support and other schemes geared towards creating a comprehensive EV ecosystem.
Delhi’s new INR 15,000-crore EV Policy 2026 represents one of the most ambitious state-level efforts in India to accelerate the transition towards electric mobility. By combining purchase subsidies, scrappage incentives, tax exemptions, charging infrastructure expansion, technology-based eligibility requirements, and phased registration measures, the policy seeks to create a comprehensive framework for increasing EV adoption.
