The Delhi government has released the draft of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0, following the expiry of its previous policy on March 31. The earlier policy has been extended by 15 days, and the new draft is currently pending cabinet approval.
From August 15, 2024, the draft proposes halting the registration of CNG-powered auto-rickshaws. Existing permits will not be renewed after this date, and all new permits will be issued for electric autos only. CNG autos that are more than 10 years old will need to be converted to electric or replaced during the policy period.
The draft recommends a ban on the registration of petrol, diesel, and CNG two-wheelers starting August 15, 2026. The future of existing two-wheelers is not yet defined, though it is likely they will continue until the end. This clause may be revised during cabinet discussions.
From August 15, 2025, new registrations for diesel, petrol, and CNG three-wheeler goods carriers will be stopped. This move applies to vehicles used for delivery and logistics.
The policy mandates that all garbage collection vehicles owned or leased by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, New Delhi Municipal Council, and Delhi Jal Board must be fully electric by December 31, 2027.
Only electric buses will be procured for Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and DIMTS intra-city operations. For inter-state travel, buses will follow BS VI norms.
The draft introduces a rule requiring individuals who own two vehicles to purchase an electric vehicle as their third one after the policy is notified.
As per government data, Delhi has registered 26,787 electric two-wheelers, 31,506 three-wheelers, 5,266 four-wheelers, and 323 buses since August 2020. The policy aims to increase EV adoption to 95% by 2027. Delhi currently has 1,919 charging stations and 232 battery swap stations, with plans to expand further.
The draft policy outlines a phased approach to reducing fossil fuel vehicle usage and expanding electric mobility in Delhi.
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Published on: Apr 9, 2025, 1:31 PM IST
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