Printed on: Dec 20, 2025 10:59 pm IST
Officers mentioned the framework focuses on monetary incentives to scale back the worth hole between inner combustion engine autos and EVs.
The Delhi authorities will roll out a brand new electrical automobile (EV) coverage within the subsequent monetary 12 months to curb air air pollution and modernise the Capital’s transport system chief minister Rekha Gupta mentioned on Saturday.
The proposed coverage goals to speed up the adoption of electrical autos by addressing value obstacles and increasing charging infrastructure throughout town. Officers mentioned the framework focuses on monetary incentives to scale back the worth hole between inner combustion engine autos and EVs, along with the present waiver of highway tax and registration charges on electrical autos.
“The coverage may even introduce a automobile scrappage incentive, underneath which homeowners scrapping outdated petrol or diesel autos will probably be eligible for added advantages whereas buying an EV. The transfer is meant to section out extremely polluting autos from Delhi’s roads. To help large-scale adoption, the federal government plans to broaden charging infrastructure past main public areas to incorporate residential colonies,” mentioned Gupta.
Provisions for battery swapping and scientific disposal of used batteries are additionally a part of the draft. A single-window system is being proposed to streamline approvals and coordination for EV infrastructure. The chief minister mentioned consultations are underway with automobile producers, energy distribution firms and scrap sellers, and the draft coverage will probably be positioned within the public area to ask options.
