Delhi officially bans new petrol two-wheelers from 2028
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The Delhi Cabinet on Monday approved the Delhi EV Policy 2026, an ambitious roadmap that aims to make all new two-wheelers sold in the capital electric by 2028.
The policy, which will remain in force until March 31, 2030, also promises incentives and infrastructure support worth nearly ₹15,000 crore.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the policy is designed to accelerate the shift towards zero-emission mobility while reducing Delhi's worsening air pollution. The policy will come into effect after receiving formal approval from Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
₹15,000 crore push for EV adoption
The government will invest more than ₹7,000 crore over the next four years to expand charging infrastructure and other EV facilities.
In addition, EV buyers will receive tax waivers and incentives worth around ₹8,000 crore, taking the total benefits under the policy to approximately ₹15,000 crore.
Major benefits for EV buyers
The policy provides a 100% waiver on road tax and registration charges for all pure electric vehicles.
Electric four-wheelers priced up to ₹30 lakh (ex-showroom) will also qualify for incentives. The benefits will cover two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and Grameen Seva vehicles.
Focus on pollution and vehicle replacement
Besides encouraging new EV purchases, the policy also focuses on vehicle scrappage and the rapid expansion of EV charging stations across the city.
According to the Delhi government, commercial vehicles contribute 33% of vehicular pollution, while two- and three-wheelers account for another 46%, making them the biggest targets under the new policy.
Officials said the subsidy structure has been designed to narrow the price gap between conventional fuel-powered vehicles and electric alternatives, making EV ownership more affordable.
