Delhi EV Policy 2.0: Boosting Electric Mobility

The Delhi government is on a rampage promoting electric vehicle (EV) adoption as an antidote to air pollution. In introducing new measures as part of EV Policy 2.0 from April 2025, the government takes its transport revolution a notch up. The article looks at key changes, infrastructures planned, and their attendant effects on the residents, all clarity and engagement assured.

Key Changes in EV Policy 2.0

Ban on Fossil Fuel Vehicles

With a stoppage of fossil fuel three-wheeler registrations, such as CNG autorickshaws, all registrations from August 2025 will be ceased. Similarly, petrol and CNG two-wheeler registrations will be closed from August 2026. Consider Hero Splendor among the models that will have bans on their sales. But the vehicle probably continues till its end-of-life, providing owners some flexibility.

EV to be Built Into Every Multi-Car Household

A household with two vehicles has to buy an electric car for their third vehicle. This rule post-notification will be applicable only to wealthy families. Thus, the adoption of EVs will make a huge mark on Delhi's congested roads, thus moving forward towards sustainable goals.

Introducing Charging Stations

The policy plans to install 13,200 charging stations in the capital by 2027. Spaced every five kilometers, a station makes it easy to reach. It also requires new buildings to allocate 20 percent of the parking for EV charging, while old buildings would reserve 5 percent of their parking. The subsidies boost private and semi-public charging setup-related oversaturation.

Financial Help for EVs

The subsidies are on purchase for electric two- and three-wheelers and commercial vehicles, such as trucks. More specifically: up to ₹30,000 in subsidies offered by the government for the purchase of two-wheelers, including e-rickshaws. Furthermore, this fund or subsidy will be sustained by green taxes and pollution charges to make EVs affordable because the condition will not change over time.

Effects on Delhi Residents

Cleaner Air and Job Creation

This policy mainly aims to address the severe issue of air pollution in Delhi due to emissions from transportation. This measure promises cleaner air since it targets achieving 95 percent EV registrations by 2027. Moreover, it will also create potential jobs under the EV ecosystem, such as those of drivers and employees in the charging stations.

Problems for Vehicle Owners

The two-wheeler owners must really fathom the future, as all petrol and CNG bikes will be phased out slowly. But retrofitting older vehicles to electric, conducted by the government, provides an innovative and practical solution. Meanwhile, three-wheeler operators, on the other hand, have to switch to e-autos, with the provision of converting permits to e-autos.

 Future Outlook

Indeed, Delhi's EV Policy 2.0 is promising an ambitious blueprint for mobility in the future most sustainable kind. By prioritizing infrastructure, incentives, and mandates, however, it propels Delhi to emerge as the leader of India's EV cities. The final stamp from the cabinet may alter the timelines or rules under which a bud will flower, especially for those within the two-wheeler segment. Overall, residents get cleaner air and economic opportunities, though there will be short-term agonies during the transition.