The Delhi government is considering banning the registration of non-electric two-wheelers from August 2026 under its Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0.
The policy, which has received in-principle approval from Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, will soon be presented to the state cabinet.
The proposal includes a mandate for every third private car purchased in Delhi households to be an EV and prohibits the registration of fossil fuel-powered three-wheelers starting August 2025.
Additionally, the state plans to stop renewing CNG auto permits from the same date, with all permits either substituted or reissued as e-auto permits.
To phase out fossil fuel-based public transport, autorickshaws older than 10 years will be replaced or retrofitted with electric alternatives.
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The government also aims for full electrification of state civic agency fleets, such as the Municipal Corporation Department (MCD) and Delhi Jal Board (DJB), by 2027.
Delhi plans to expand its EV infrastructure by setting up 13,200 new charging stations, ensuring a charging facility every five kilometers. The policy aims to make 95% of all new vehicle registrations in Delhi EVs by 2027 and increase this figure to 98% by 2030.
In 2024, EV registrations in Delhi increased by 16%, reaching 85,285 units compared to 73,683 units in 2023, according to Vahan data.
This development aligns with efforts by the Centre and other states to boost EV adoption. Karnataka recently launched its Clean Mobility Policy 2025-30, aiming to attract INR 50,000 Cr investment in the clean mobility sector.
Tamil Nadu announced subsidies for 2,000 gig workers to buy two-wheeler EVs, while the Centre introduced the INR 10,900 Cr PM E-DRIVE scheme to support EV manufacturers and charging infrastructure.
