Delhi Govt Extends EV Policy 2.0 by 3 Months as New Draft Awaits Approval
In an effort to provide continuity and prevent disruption, the Delhi government has extended by three months its current Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0. This is happening as the city waits for the final nod to the revised EV draft policy.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta sanctioned the extension, whereas Transport Minister Pankaj Singh assured people that no restrictions on auto-rickshaws or other vehicle segments will be initiated during this time.
First announced in August 2020, the EV policy envisioned 25% EV penetration by 2024 and was expected to cut vehicle pollution and support the adoption of electric vehicles. Even though the original term for the policy concluded in August 2024, the government already extended it prior to this recent extension, and this new one maintains it operative until the launch of the new policy.
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What's in EV Policy 2.0?
The draft EV 2.0 policy to be launched soon expands its scope to cover two-wheelers, buses, goods carriers, and three-wheelers, providing strong support for electric mobility in Delhi.
Major highlights are:
- Subsidy for women riders: Up to ₹36,000 on buying an electric two-wheeler
- Incentives for purchase: ₹10,000 per kWh, with a maximum of ₹30,000 per vehicle
- 20,000 new jobs anticipated to be generated
- Establishment of battery recycling facilities
- Charging infrastructure and battery swapping station expansion
The draft policy is awaiting Cabinet approval and is likely to give a major boost to the capital's green mobility vision.
