In a major step to promote electric vehicles in Delhi, the Delhi government is likely to announce a new subsidy plan on Tuesday under its upcoming Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0. This policy will be in effect until March 31, 2030, and aims to reduce the use of fuel-based vehicles by encouraging the use of electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, cargo vehicles, and auto-rickshaws.

A key element of the policy is a special offer for women. Women buyers of electric two-wheelers can get up to ₹36,000 in financial support. This offer is only for the first 10,000 women with a valid driving licence. The subsidy will be ₹12,000 for each kilowatt-hour (kWh) of the battery, up to 3 kWh. The goal is to get more women involved in Delhi’s shift to eco-friendly transportation.

The new EV Policy 2.0 will complement the central government's PM E-Drive Scheme, introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to create a strong and unified push for electric vehicle adoption. Apart from the special benefits for women, the policy also includes a general subsidy for electric two-wheeler buyers, offering up to ₹10,000 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of battery capacity, with a maximum limit of ₹30,000.

Also, those who scrap their petrol-powered two-wheelers (not older than 12 years) will receive a bonus of ₹10,000, encouraging people to shift to cleaner transportation options. Electric auto-rickshaws are likely to receive major incentives under the upcoming EV Policy 2.0. For vehicles in the L5M category, which are meant to replace old CNG rickshaws, the government may offer a subsidy of up to ₹10,000 per kWh, capped at ₹45,000.

Also, owners who scrap ICE (internal combustion engine) auto-rickshaws that are less than 12 years old could get a scrapping bonus of ₹20,000. One of the key goals of the policy is to gradually phase out older CNG auto-rickshaws. Vehicles completing 10 years of registration during the policy period may have to switch to electric models. In such cases, the government plans to offer a generous replacement subsidy of ₹1 lakh per vehicle.

However, those who avail this amount will not be eligible for any other subsidy under the scheme. The policy also brings benefits to the commercial transport sector. Electric three-wheeler cargo vehicles (L5N category) will be eligible for a subsidy of up to ₹10,000 per kWh, with a maximum limit of ₹45,000. For electric four-wheeler goods carriers (N1 category), incentives may go up to ₹75,000. These benefits will be open to both individuals and fleet owners, but only during the first three years of the policy.

 

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