Electric 2-wheeler registrations surge 30% in Delhi as EV adoption accelerates

Electric two-wheeler registrations in Delhi have surged 30% in the three months following the launch of the city's ambitious Electric Vehicle Policy on July 1, marking significant progress in the capital's shift toward cleaner mobility. The growth is part of a broader EV adoption push that has also seen approval for 382 charging station sites and the appointment of global consultancy KPMG as the Project Management Unit to oversee implementation.

The policy aims to achieve at least 30% electrification of Delhi's vehicle fleet by 2030 through a combination of incentives and mandates, alongside the creation of charging, vehicle scrapping and battery recycling infrastructure. Two-wheelers are a key priority under the policy as they account for nearly two-thirds of Delhi's vehicle fleet. The framework provides front-loaded purchase incentives for electric two-wheelers priced up to Rs 2.25 lakh, offering Rs 10,000 per kWh (capped at Rs 30,000) in the first year, reducing to Rs 6,600 per kWh (capped at Rs 20,000) in the second year and Rs 3,300 per kWh (capped at Rs 10,000) in the third year. The policy also mandates a complete ban on registration of new internal combustion engine two-wheelers from April 2028.

Beyond two-wheelers, four-wheeler goods vehicles registered the highest increase with an 83% rise in registrations, while cars increased 27% and three-wheelers 18%. So far, 6,225 people have applied for subsidies through the Delhi EV subsidy portal, officials said.