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Delhi policy seeks to make most new vehicles electric by 2027
The July 1 rules include subsidies and registration and road-tax waivers, plus plans to expand EV charging as drivers say facilities are still insufficient.
Electric vehicle charging stations in New Delhi drew steady demand from owners of scooters, trucks and cars, but some drivers said charging access and battery range are not yet adequate to make switching from petrol easier. According to the Associated Press, local EV users highlighted a need for more charging capacity in the city as they look to follow Delhi’s push to phase out petrol vehicles. The reporting cites Shyam Singh, a marketing executive who owns a two-wheel electric scooter, saying charging facilities are not up to the mark and that long-distance switching is difficult because current battery range is not enough.
Delhi adopted a new policy on July 1 aimed at making the vast majority of newly registered vehicles electric by 2027. While existing petrol-powered vehicles will not be banned, the policy is designed to reduce their numbers over time as new vehicle registrations shift toward electric models.
Energy experts told the outlet that the plan is among India’s most ambitious EV policies and is intended to improve air quality and reduce pollution. The policy also includes incentives such as subsidies, waivers on registration fees and some road taxes, incentives to scrap petrol vehicles, and plans to expand charging infrastructure.