Delhi’s electric vehicle transition has recorded an early response, with thousands of buyers seeking financial support under the new incentive framework. Since the policy took effect on July 1, the Delhi government has received 5,678 applications covering different EV categories. Officials said they have disbursed ₹4.8 crore to 1,664 beneficiaries, while 4,014 applications remain under evaluation. The numbers show that electric two-wheelers are driving most of the demand, highlighting their growing role in personal mobility. The Delhi EV Policy 2026 also combines purchase incentives, scrapping benefits, tax relief, and phased registration measures to accelerate cleaner transportation across the capital.
Delhi received 5,678 EV incentive applications after July 1 and paid ₹4.8 crore to 1,664 beneficiaries. Electric two-wheelers account for 5,621 applications and 1,648 processed beneficiaries.
5,678 Applications, 1,664 Beneficiaries
Government data shows that around 29% of the applications have been processed, leaving nearly 71% under process. Of the ₹4.8 crore released, ₹4.6 crore has gone to electric two-wheeler buyers. The figures are based on data available up to September 21.
Key highlights:
- 5,678 total incentive applications received
- 1,664 applications processed
- 4,014 applications under evaluation
- ₹4.8 crore disbursed overall
- ₹4.6 crore disbursed for electric two-wheelers
- 5,621 applications are for electric two-wheelers
- 1,648 processed beneficiaries are two-wheeler buyers
Electric Two-Wheelers Lead Demand
The dominance of electric scooters and motorcycles is clear. Of the 5,678 applications, 5,621 relate to electric two-wheelers. Under the policy, eligible buyers can receive up to ₹30,000 in the first year, ₹20,000 in the second year, and ₹10,000 in the third year, with the incentive linked to battery capacity.
The policy also provides a ₹10,000 scrapping incentive for eligible BS-IV or older Delhi-registered two-wheelers when a new EV is purchased. So far, 25 two-wheeler buyers have received ₹2.5 lakh in scrapping incentives, according to reported government data. Overall, 41 new EV buyers have received scrapping-related incentives.
What the Policy Offers Across EV Segments
Electric three-wheelers receive incentives of ₹50,000, ₹40,000, and ₹30,000 across the first three years. Electric N1 goods vehicles receive ₹1 lakh, ₹75,000, and ₹50,000, respectively.
Private electric cars do not receive a direct purchase subsidy. However, eligible electric cars priced up to ₹30 lakh receive 100% exemption from road tax and registration fees. A ₹1 lakh scrapping incentive is also available for eligible buyers replacing a BS-IV or older car with a new EV, subject to policy conditions. EV Subsidy in Delhi
Phased EV Transition Ahead
The Delhi EV Policy 2026 includes long-term registration targets. Only electric three-wheelers are scheduled to be registered from January 1, 2027, while new electric two-wheelers are to become the only two-wheelers registered from April 1, 2028.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the online EV policy portal on July 3, enabling buyers to submit incentive applications. With thousands of applications already received and most demand concentrated in electric two-wheelers, the Delhi EV Policy 2026 is emerging as an important policy development for the capital’s electric mobility market.
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