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Delhi Unveils INR 15,000 Crore EV Policy to Accelerate Clean Mobility Through 2030

Commercial three-wheelers and N1 goods carriers to shift to electric-only registrations from January 2027 under Delhi's latest clean transport roadmap.

The Delhi government has approved a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy with a planned investment of INR 15,000 crore, reinforcing its long-term strategy to reduce vehicular emissions and expand electric mobility across the national capital. The policy is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will remain in force until March 31, 2030.

Announcing the Cabinet's decision, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government will invest the allocated funds over the next four years to encourage EV adoption, expand public charging infrastructure, and strengthen the ecosystem needed for a large-scale transition to cleaner transportation.

One of the policy's most significant measures is the mandatory registration of only electric three-wheelers and N1 category light goods vehicles from January 1, 2027. N1 vehicles are light commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to 3.5 tonnes and are widely used for urban logistics and last-mile goods delivery. The move is expected to reduce emissions from one of Delhi's most pollution-intensive transport segments.

According to Delhi Transport Commissioner Niharika, the policy has been designed around vehicle categories that contribute the most to air pollution in the city. She stated that commercial goods-carrying vehicles are responsible for nearly 33% of transport-related pollution, while two-wheelers and three-wheelers together account for around 46%. The government's objective is to progressively replace these high-emission fleets with electric alternatives to improve urban air quality.

Beyond vehicle electrification, the policy is expected to support the development of additional charging stations, strengthen the city's EV infrastructure, and encourage wider adoption of electric mobility among commercial fleet operators. A robust charging network is considered essential for sustaining the rapid growth of electric vehicles, particularly in densely populated urban centres where commercial vehicles operate throughout the day.

Delhi has been one of India's early adopters of electric mobility policies. The capital introduced its first dedicated EV policy in 2020, offering purchase incentives and charging infrastructure support that contributed to a steady increase in electric vehicle registrations. The newly approved policy builds on those efforts while shifting greater focus toward electrifying commercial transport, a sector that offers substantial potential for reducing emissions due to its high daily vehicle usage.

The latest policy also aligns with India's broader clean mobility ambitions under the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) and complements central government initiatives such as the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, which supports the deployment of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure across the country. Together, these initiatives aim to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and improve energy security through increased electrification of road transport.

With mandatory electrification targets for key commercial vehicle categories and significant public investment, Delhi's new EV policy represents another major step toward creating a cleaner, more sustainable urban transport system while addressing the city's long-standing air pollution challenges.