Delhi EV Policy 2024: Govt Targets 95% Electric Vehicle Adoption by 2027

Delhi EV Policy 2024: Delhi Govt announces key highlights of Delhi EV Policy 2.0, aims to make 95% of new vehicles electric by 2027

The policy, reviewed by Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, outlines a roadmap to switch to electric mobility and strengthen Delhi’s position as India’s EV leader, an official statement of the Delhi Transport Ministry said on Monday.

Under the new policy, all CNG auto-rickshaws, taxis, and light commercial vehicles will be phased out and replaced by electric vehicles (EVs). The government will ensure the full transition to electric buses for a sustainable public transport system.

The policy proposes purchase incentives for electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, e-light commercial vehicles (e-LCVs), and e-trucks.

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Additionally, it includes scrapping and retrofitting incentives to encourage a shift from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to EVs.

To boost infrastructure, the government will install more public charging points and mandatory charging points in new buildings and public spaces.

According to the statement, capital subsidies will be provided for private and semi-public charging stations and fast-charging corridors will be developed along major roads including Ring Road and Outer Ring Road.

A State EV Fund will be created to finance incentives, sourced through green levies, pollution cess, and aggregator license fees. The policy also emphasizes fleet electrification for commercial transport and stricter regulatory measures to ensure compliance.

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Skill development and job creation are also central to the policy with plans to generate employment in EV sales, servicing, financing, and battery management. Delhi Skill & Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) will collaborate on training programs for EV mechanics and drivers.

A Delhi Clean Mobility Centre (DCMC) will be set up to monitor progress and drive the city’s transition to an all-electric transport system, it reads.

The Delhi Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy, 2020 introduced by the previous AAP government to promote EV adoption in the city expired on August 8, 2024. It has been extended several times and is currently valid till March 31, 2024.

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