Delhi Extends its EV Policy by Another Four Months, Until November 15

The Delhi government on Tuesday extended its current EV Policy 2020 by four months, pushing the deadline to November 15, 2025. The extension comes as the draft for EV Policy 2.0 remains under review, with officials indicating that finalisation will require at least four more months.

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Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh confirmed the delay and emphasised the government’s commitment to ensuring that the revised policy brings stronger public benefits and supports a cleaner transportation ecosystem.

“We are consulting experts and exploring all feasible options to ensure the public benefits from a cleaner, more sustainable transport system,” said Singh. “We’re already seeing a rise in EV registrations and growing public interest.”

Background: A Policy That Sparked a Shift

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First launched in 2020, the existing EV Policy of Delhi was a key initiative under the previous AAP government, aimed at tackling vehicular pollution and increasing electric vehicle adoption to 25 percent by 2024. 

Albeit its original term lapsed in 2023, the policy has been extended multiple times under both AAP and the current BJP-led administration.

The 2020 EV Policy Delhi offers a range of financial incentives to encourage electric mobility. These include a 25 percent subsidy (up to INR 5,500) on electric cycles, and a flat subsidy of INR 30,000 for both e-rickshaws and e-carts. Electric two-wheelers are eligible for a subsidy of INR 5,000 per kilowatt-hour of battery capacity, capped at INR 30,000. Light electric commercial vehicles also receive a subsidy of INR 30,000.

What to Expect from EV Policy 2.0

Officials confirmed that a revised draft of the policy has already been discussed with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Singh, and is undergoing further revisions based on additional suggestions. Once updated, the draft will be opened for public feedback for at least 15 days, followed by cabinet approval.

The new policy draft reportedly focuses on broadening the scope of EV adoption, particularly across high-usage categories like buses, goods carriers, three-wheelers, and two-wheelers.

Notably, the draft EV Policy 2.0 introduces special incentives to boost adoption. Women riders purchasing electric two-wheelers could receive a subsidy of up to INR 36,000. 

Additionally, to further promote electric two-wheelers, the policy proposes a subsidy of INR 10,000 per kilowatt-hour of battery capacity, capped at INR 30,000 per vehicle.

The government may also release the draft of EV Policy 2.0 in the public domain, inviting citizens and industry stakeholders to participate in shaping the final version. This approach, according to officials, will help ensure that the policy is in line with Delhi’s air quality objectives and market demands.