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Delhi’s EV Policy 2.0 is designed to work in tandem with the PM E-Drive Scheme, an initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Centre, building a comprehensive framework to accelerate EV penetration.
Women buying electric two-wheelers will get up to Rs 36,000 as subsidy.
In a big push to drive electric mobility across the national capital, the Delhi government is expected to make a major announcement today on the sweeping subsidy scheme under its forthcoming Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0. The initiative, which will run through March 31, 2030, aims to deepen the city’s transition away from fossil fuels by incentivising the adoption of electric two- and three-wheelers, cargo vehicles, and auto-rickshaws.
At the heart of the policy is a landmark proposal to offer financial support of up to Rs 36,000 to women purchasing electric two-wheelers. Limited to the first 10,000 applicants holding valid driving licences, the subsidy would provide Rs 12,000 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of battery capacity, capped at 3 kWh. The move is part of a broader effort to increase female participation in the city’s shift to cleaner mobility.
The upcoming EV Policy 2.0 is designed to work in tandem with the PM E-Drive Scheme, an initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Centre, building a comprehensive framework to accelerate EV penetration. Beyond the dedicated provision for women, the policy also proposes a general purchase subsidy for electric two-wheelers of up to Rs 10,000 per kWh, capped at Rs 30,000. Additionally, owners scrapping petrol-powered two-wheelers will be eligible for a Rs 10,000 bonus, provided the vehicles are not older than 12 years.
Electric auto-rickshaws are also set to benefit from significant incentives. Vehicles in the L5M category, intended to replace aging CNG autos, may receive up to Rs 10,000 per kWh in subsidy, with a ceiling of Rs 45,000. An additional Rs 20,000 scrapping incentive is expected for those retiring ICE (internal combustion engine) auto-rickshaws under 12 years old.
A pivotal component of the plan involves phasing out older CNG auto-rickshaws. Vehicles completing their 10-year registration during the policy period may be required to transition to electric alternatives. In such cases, the government is expected to offer a generous replacement subsidy of Rs 1,00,000 per vehicle. However, recipients of this grant will be barred from accessing any other benefits under the policy.
The policy also extends support to the commercial transport sector. Electric three-wheeler cargo vehicles (L5N category) will be eligible for subsidies of up to Rs 10,000 per kWh, reaching a maximum of Rs 45,000. For electric four-wheeler goods carriers (N1 category), incentives could go as high as Rs 75,000. These benefits will be open to both individual and fleet applicants, though limited to the first three years of the scheme.
