The Delhi government has proposed EV Policy 2.0 to promote electric vehicles (EVS). The objective of this policy is to make Delhi India’s electric vehicle hub and reduce pollution. This policy is likely to be implemented in 2025 and includes many new features and incentives.
In this article, we will tell you all the main things of Ev Policy 2.0, such as subsidy for women, scraping incentives for older vehicles, and expanding charging infrastructure. This policy will be valid by 2030 and its goal is to make 95% new vehicles electric by 2027.
EV Policy 2.0: Major Highlights
A quick observation of Ev Policy 2.0 below is given:
| Speciality | Description |
| Date of implementation | April 2025 |
| end date | March 2030 |
| Subsidy for women | Up to ₹ 36,000 |
| Incentive on old vehicles | ₹ 10,000 (scraping incentive) |
| Charging points | 13,200 new charging stations |
| Target | 95% electric vehicle by 2027 |
| Employment generation | 20,000 new jobs |
Special subsidy for women
EV Policy 2.0 will provide a subsidy of up to ₹ 36,000 to women on purchasing electric two-wheelers. This subsidy will be available for the first 10,000 women who have a valid driving license. The details of the subsidy are as follows:
- A subsidy of ₹ 12,000 per kWh (KWH).
- A discount of up to maximum ₹ 36,000.
- This step has been taken to promote women’s participation.
Scraping incentive for old vehicles
The government has announced scraping incentive to remove old fossil fuel vehicles:
- ₹ 10,000 incentives for scrapping petrol/diesel two-wheelers older than 12 years old.
- CNG auto rickshaws who have completed 10 years will get a discount of up to ₹ 20,000 for changing electric autos.
- Replacement of up to ₹ 1 lakh instead of old CNG auto rickshaws.
Charging infrastructure expansion
Charging infrastructure plays an important role in adopting EVs. Delhi government has taken big steps in this direction:
- 13,200 charging stations will be set up all over the city.
- One charging station will be mandatory every 5 kilometers.
- The new buildings will be reserved for at least 20% EV charging of total parking space.
- There will also be a provision to install EV charging points in old buildings.
Other incentives and facilities
Ev Policy 2.0 is not limited to two-wheelers only; It also covers three-wheelers and commercial vehicles:
- Three-wheelers (Auto Rickshaws):
- L5M -class electric auto rickshaws discount of ₹ 10,000 per KWH (maximum ₹ 45,000).
- Old CNG auto rickshaw removal of ₹ 20,000 scraping incentive.
- commercial vehicle:
- Electric light discounts up to ₹ 75,000 on commercial vehicles.
- Only EV trucks and commercial vehicles will be registered.
- Electrification of buses:
- All public buses in Delhi will be electric.
- strict rules:
- Registration of petrol/diesel two-wheelers from August 2026 and fossil fuel three-wheelers from August 2025 closed.
Employment and environmental impact
EV Policy 2.0 will not only provide environmental benefits but will also create employment opportunities:
- Around 20,000 new jobs will be created.
- Battery swapping and recycling centers will be set up.
- Air pollution will decrease, which will reduce health problems.
Why is Ev Policy 2.0 important?
Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in India. The purpose of this policy is to improve air quality and reduce dependence on traditional fuel. Other than this:
- This policy will work in coordination with the Central Government’s PM E-Drive scheme.
- Delhi will help make Delhi a model EV city.
conclusion
Ev Policy 2.0 is an ambitious step that will help Delhi to make an electric mobility hub. Measures such as special subsidy for women, expansion of charging infrastructure and removal of older vehicles make it a holistic policy.
Disclaimer:
The scheme is still in a draft position and final approval is yet to be given before it is implemented. Although the provisions given in it are real, their implementation may change.
