Only electric two-wheelers to ply on Delhi roads from 2028
The Delhi government has unveiled a new EV policy aiming to transition all two-wheelers to electric power by 2028. The plan includes a ₹7,000 crore budget to incentivize EV adoption and develop charging infrastructure while excluding hybrid vehicles from subsidies.
Why it matters
This policy represents a significant shift in urban transport strategy aimed at reducing air pollution in one of the world's most polluted cities.
Notifying its new EV policy on Monday (June 29, 2026), the Delhi government said that it would focus entirely on electric vehicles and that no subsidies would be provided for hybrid vehicles. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the Cabinet had approved the policy at a ₹7,000 crore budget with an overall investment of ₹15,000 crore, including for development of charging infrastructure, purchase and scrapping incentives.
The article provides a factual summary of government policy and budget allocations without editorializing.
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