The Delhi government has proposed major incentives for electric vehicle buyers under its new draft EV policy, offering complete exemptions on road tax and registration fees for select models till March 31, 2030. According to the draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026-2030 released on Saturday, the benefit will apply to electric cars priced at Rs 30 lakh or less when registered in the national capital.However, the relief will not extend to higher priced models. The draft clearly states that electric cars priced above Rs 30 lakh will not be eligible for any exemption on road tax or registration charges.Apart from this, the benefits of hybrid vehicles are also explained in the policy. The robust hybrid models are set to get a 50 percent discount on these charges, indicating a wider push towards cleaner mobility options. The draft also includes a major step forward for the three-wheeler segment. From January 1, 2027, only electric three-wheelers will be allowed to be newly registered in Delhi.
According to the government, the policy builds on the progress made since the earlier EV policy was introduced in 2020. The focus is on reducing vehicle emissions, improving air quality and strengthening the overall ecosystem for electric mobility in the city. The new policy will come into effect after it is officially notified.The government has opened the draft for public consultation and sought feedback over the next 30 days. Earlier, the EV policy launched in August 2020 had a three-year duration and has since been extended several times while the updated framework was being finalised. Input from PTI.
