With a new policy coming soon, Delhi extends its EV policy by 15 days. Government considers prioritising electric buses, stricter measures for fossil fuels, and mandatory charging infrastructure in buildings.
The Delhi government has extended its electric vehicle (EV) policy by 15 days after it was set to expire. This will be the final extension as a new policy draft is ready to be implemented.
Under the current policy, various incentives are offered. These include a 25 per cent subsidy on e-cycles (up to ₹5500), ₹30,000 for e-rickshaws and e-carts, ₹5000 per kWh for two-wheeler batteries (capped at ₹30,000), and ₹30,000 for e-light commercial vehicles.
According to a Times of India report, a senior official revealed that the new policy will prioritise electric buses and cars while discouraging petrol, diesel, and CNG vehicles through disincentives.
Furthermore, this short extension is meant to ensure continuity until the new policy is in place. The updated policy is expected to introduce new incentives for EV buyers and implement stricter measures to phase out the use of fossil fuel vehicles.
TOI sources have said that the new policy, likely to be introduced next month, will require new buildings to have EV charging points in at least 20 per cent of their parking spaces. Older buildings will need to allocate 5 per cent of their parking for charging.
The draft also suggests that large parking areas in buildings should be equipped with EV charging infrastructure.
Moreover, the policy proposes a phased transition to electric vehicles for all garbage collection vehicles operated by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), and other civic agencies, aiming to achieve a fully electric fleet by 2027.
