Source: MSN

The Delhi government in India has drafted its EV Policy 2.0 to boost electric mobility adoption, to drastically reduce pollution in the region. Currently under consideration, the policy plans to ban new registrations of petrol, diesel and CNG-fueled two wheelers.

With two-wheelers accounting for almost two-thirds of total vehicles on Delhi’s roads, the government has stated that if it could focus on electrifying two-wheelers, then pollution rates would decrease significantly.

If approved, the ban of two-wheelers emitting emissions in Delhi will reportedly be actioned by August 15 2026. This move would mean that only new electric two-wheelers will be allowed to register in the region, which could prompt a significant boost of them on Delhi roads. With petrol-powered mopeds and motorcycles currently accounting for the majority of two-wheeler sales in Delhi, this would be a big transition for the two-wheeler sector.

Delhi’s proposed EV Policy 2.0 benefits for electric two-wheeler customers

The government’s proposed policy will also offer subsidies of up to 30,000 Indian rupees (€269) on electric two-wheeler purchases based on battery capacity, as well as road tax exemptions, registration fee waivers and incentives for scrapping non-electric two-wheelers.

“The Delhi EV policy draft also includes plans to develop charging infrastructure and battery recycling plants,” said officials.