Delhi has introduced a new set of incentives to promote electric vehicles, offering subsidies and benefits to residents who switch to cleaner transport options.Incentive to boost electric vehicle purchase
- Purchase incentive will be disbursed through direct benefit transfer
- The buyer must be a resident of Delhi and the vehicle should be registered in Delhi
Three-wheelers (auto-rickshaws)Year of Registration — IncentiveYear 1: Rs 50,000Year 2: Rs 40,000Year 3: Rs 30,000Applicable for replacement of old CNG auto-rickshawsFour-wheeler goods vehiclesYear 1: Rs 1,00,000Year 2: Rs 75,000Year 3: Rs 50,000Scrapping IncentivesTwo-wheelers
- Incentive of Rs 10,000 on purchase of new electric bike
- Purchase must be within six months of issuance of certificate of deposit
- Applicable for scrapping: Delhi-registered, BS-IV and below two-wheelers
Three-wheelers (L5M)
- Incentive of Rs 25,000 on purchase of a new electric three-wheeler
- Purchase must be made within six months of CoD issuance
Car (private)
- Incentive of Rs 1,00,000 on purchase of a new electric car
- Ex-factory price must not exceed Rs 30 lakh
- Purchase must be made within six months of CoD issuance
- Applicable for scrapping: Delhi-registered, BS-IV and below cars
- Limited to first 1,00,000 eligible applicants
Four-wheeler goods
- Incentive of Rs 50,000 on purchase of a new electric four-wheeler goods vehicle
- Purchase must be made within six months of CoD issuance
- Applicable for scrapping: Delhi-registered BS-IV and below N1 goods carriers
Road tax exemptionsElectric vehicles: 100% exemption from road tax and registration feesException: Electric cars with ex-showroom price above Rs 30 lakh not eligibleStrong hybrid vehicles: Eligible for 50% exemption on road tax and registration fees (for cars priced up to Rs 30 lakh)Electrification mandates for registration
- From Jan 1, 2027: Only electric three-wheelers (L5) allowed for new registrations
- From April 1, 2028: Only electric two-wheelers allowed for new registrations
Fleet aggregators in Delhi
- From Jan 1, 2026: Fleet operators cannot add new petrol or diesel (ICE) vehicles
Exceptions:Four-wheeler LCVs and LGVs (N1 category, up to 3.5 tonnes)Two-wheelersIn such cases, deadlines will be applicable from the date of notification
