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Delhi Draft EV Policy 2.0 Proposes Full Road‑Tax Waiver for EVs and Time‑Bound Cut for Strong Hybrids

Officials say the plan is meant to speed vehicle electrification, cut emissions, contain fiscal losses, and prevent incentive misuse

Overview

  • The draft policy would grant a 100% road‑tax exemption for electric vehicles with ex‑showroom prices up to Rs 30 lakh and a 50% road‑tax and registration cut for strong hybrid cars up to the same price cap.
  • Delhi officials are actively consulting stakeholders and are considering making the hybrid concession temporary, with proposals reported as either a two‑plus‑one year cap or a window running until March 31, 2030.
  • The draft creates a Model Approval Committee to empanel eligible models, requires buyers to apply for incentives within 30 days of RC generation, and mandates subsidy disbursal within 60 days after verification.
  • To curb arbitrage and protect revenue, any vehicle that takes an incentive would be barred from getting a No Objection Certificate for transfer or re‑registration outside Delhi for five years.
  • The proposal, which prioritises two‑ and three‑wheelers to cut emissions fast, remains under consultation and needs final Cabinet approval before the existing policy expires on June 30, 2026.