Delhi Government Extends EV Policy Until March 2026

This decision confirms that existing subsidies and incentives for electric bikes, cars, and commercial vehicles are not disrupted.

The Delhi government has extended its current electric vehicle (EV) policy until March 31, 2026, providing ongoing policies for EV customers and manufacturers as work on a new, revised policy enters the final stages. Kailash Gahlot, Delhi’s Transport Minister, hailed the extension and reported that the current policy, which was set to expire this year, will be extended for a further eight months.

This decision ensures that existing subsidies and incentives for electric two-wheelers, cars, and commercial vehicles are not disturbed. “We will expand the existing electric policy until March of next year. “The new policy is being finalized and will be implemented after this period,” stated Gahlot. 

New EV Policy is Underway

The Delhi EV Policy, which took effect in August 2020, seeks to promote electric mobility in the city. It offered purchase incentives, scrappage bonuses, and charging infrastructure support, all of which helped to accelerate EV adoption.

The government is presently drafting a revamped strategy, which is anticipated to include new targets, updated incentives, and a stronger focus on commercial fleet electrification and public charging infrastructure. Stakeholders from the auto industry, civil society, and the transportation sector are being called to develop the new policy. 

Delhi Leads in the Electric Vehicle market 

The city has continuously been listed as one of India’s leading cities for EV adoption. According to a report from the transportation department, more than 1.4 lakh EVs have been registered since the policy was implemented in 2020. Electric two- and three-wheelers continue to dominate the market, aided by financial incentives and faster permitting.

Industry Appreciates the Decision

EV manufacturers and industry bodies have welcomed the extension, describing it as a “timely move” that prevents market disruption and maintains buyer confidence. Several dealers in the NCR region expressed concern about a potential gap in coverage if the policy expired without a renewal.

According to experts, this delay will offer the government more time to accept new global trends in EV technology, as well as local needs such as last-mile connectivity and battery recycling standards.