Delhi EV Policy 2026 Announced: Key Details for Car Owners Delhi’s government has unveiled its "Delhi EV Policy 2026," aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by offering financial incentives and regulatory changes. The policy excludes strong-hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles from certain benefits, emphasizing a focus on fully electric cars. The initiative comes amid ongoing efforts to combat severe air pollution in the National Capital Region, where strict regulations on older vehicles have been enforced. Under the new policy, EVs with an ex-showroom price of up to 30 lakh rupees will be exempt from road tax and registration fees until March 31, 2030. This exemption is expected to significantly reduce the cost of ownership for EV buyers, potentially making them competitive with conventional internal combustion engine vehicles. However, strong-hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars will not qualify for this tax break and will instead face standard road tax rates. These hybrid vehicles will also be subject to a 15-year age limit for registration, unlike EVs, which are exempt from this restriction. The policy also introduces a scrapping incentive for owners of old, polluting vehicles. Individuals who scrap their Delhi-registered BS4 or older cars and purchase a new EV priced below 30 lakh rupees will receive a 1 lakh rupee subsidy. To claim this benefit, car owners must surrender their old vehicle to an authorized scrapping agency, which will issue a Certificate of Deposit (CoD). The incentive can be claimed within six months of the CoD issuance, and applications must be submitted to the Delhi Transport Department separately. This initiative is limited to the first 1 lakh applicants.#delhi #delhi_ev_policy_2026 #delhi_transport_department #delhi_automotive_companies #delhi_residential_welfare_associations
