Delhi EV 2.0 policy brings no incentives for hybrid cars

The Delhi EV 2.0 policy will be implemented from July 1, 2026, and remain in effect till March 31, 2030, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced. Over this period, the government plans to invest around Rs 15,000 crore to curb vehicular pollution and accelerate the transition towards electric vehicles in the national capital, however, no incentives will be on offer for strong hybrid vehicles. In fact, 50 percent exemption from both road tax and registration fees for hybrid vehicles priced up to Rs 30 lakh was a major sticking point in the April 2026 draft policy.

1. 100 percent exemption from road tax and registration charges for EVs up to Rs 30 lakh
2. Only electric two-wheelers to be registered in Delhi from April 1, 2028

Delhi EV 2.0 policy key highlights

The Delhi EV 2.0 policy comprises a 100 percent exemption on road tax and registration charges for electric cars priced up to Rs 30 lakh, something that was proposed earlier in April. It also offers purchase incentives of up to Rs 30,000 for electric two-wheelers, Rs 50,000 for electric three-wheelers and Rs 1 lakh for electric goods vehicles (N1 category). Owners replacing older vehicles will also be eligible for scrapping incentives ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 1 lakh.

The policy also aims to expand Delhi's EV charging network with more than 30,000 charging points across the city. From January 1, 2027, only new electric auto-rickshaws and N1 goods carriers will be registered, while from April 1, 2028, only new electric two-wheelers will be eligible for registration. Notably, all eligible incentives will be transferred directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts through the direct benefit transfer.

Investments in charging infrastructure, public transport electrification and supporting infrastructure will be made, Delhi CM said. Detailed allocations for charging infrastructure, incentives and other programmes are expected to be announced in the detailed notification.