Delhi's New EV Policy Excludes Hybrids, Offers Tax Breaks and Scrappage Incentives

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Delhi's updated electric vehicle policy came into effect on July 1, focusing exclusively on pure electric vehicles while leaving out hybrid cars. The policy provides significant road tax and registration fee waivers for electric cars priced below Rs 30 lakh. Buyers who scrap their old vehicles to purchase a new EV are eligible for a Rs 1 lakh incentive. Subsidies are also extended to electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers under the new framework. The policy is primarily aimed at reducing air pollution and accelerating the adoption of clean transportation in the capital.

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