Buy Before 2030? How Delhi’s New 2026 EV Policy Gives You a 100% Road Tax Waiver on Affordable Electric Cars
Delhi has announced plans to tap into the electric vehicle revolution with its new EV policy – the Delhi EV Policy 2026. With the new proposed EV policy, individuals buying low-cost electric vehicles could soon see an exemption from 100% of their road tax and registration fees. The New Delhi EV policy is drafted to remain in effect until the year 2030, in an effort to increase the number of people transitioning to electric vehicles as opposed to traditional petrol and diesel vehicles.
What Is Delhi’s New EV Policy 2026?
The Delhi government has released its draft EV policy (2026-2030) in hopes of having electric vehicles at every level of consumer purchasing while decreasing the level of pollution in the capital. One of the major cornerstones of the new policy is that individuals purchasing electric vehicles priced under ₹30 lakh will have total exemption from registration fees and road taxes on all electric vehicles.
Presently, in Delhi, the amount of road tax being charged adds a very high percentage to the final on-road price for consumers purchasing new motor vehicles. Depending on the type of vehicle and price point, there is a wide range of costs that may be charged at the time of registration from ₹80,000 to ₹2 lakh. However, consumers purchasing at these price points, who qualify for the eligibility to purchase under the proposed new EV policy will not incur any charges for road tax or consumer registration.
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Which Electric Cars May Benefit?
Any hybrid vehicle, including plug-in hybrids, that has an ex-showroom price not exceeding ₹30 lakh is expected to qualify for the full road tax and registration exemptions. Given this fact, listed below are examples of electric vehicles that will benefit from the exemption:
- Tata Nexon EV
- Tata Punch EV
- MG Windsor EV
- Mahindra XUV400
- Citroën ë-C3
Final Words
Electric vehicle buyers in India could use space to prove that Delhi’s 2026 EV Policy will be one of the largest incentives offered by a state government to promote electric vehicle purchases. Due to the elimination of the road tax for all new electric vehicles sold (except for commercial vehicles) and because there are electric vehicles being sold with significantly reduced registration fees and the creation of a network of public charging stations, affordable electric vehicles will be much more accessible to consumers than they currently are.
FAQs
Which buyers receive the 100% road tax waiver?
Electric vehicle buyers in Delhi who purchase all or some of their new electric vehicles for a price that does not exceed ₹30 lakh will receive the 100% waiver on their road tax.
How long will the benefit continue?
The proposed EV policy in Delhi is expected to continue until March 31, 2030.
Will hybrids receive any benefits?
Yes, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) that are purchased in Delhi for under ₹30 lakh will also qualify for a 50% concession on their road tax and/or registration fees.
Are luxury electric vehicles part of this programme?
No, electric vehicles that are purchased for more than ₹30 lakh will not receive any benefits under the proposed EV policy.
