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The Delhi government has unveiled its Draft of EV Policy 2.0, aiming to accelerate the city's transition to electric vehicles and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
No new CNG autorickshaw registrations post-August 15, 2025. The policy proposes no CNG autorickshaw registrations from August 15, 2025, with existing permits transitioning to electric alternatives. As by controlling the CNG autorickshaw by now will help to achieve the goal.
Transition plans for waste management vehicles and city buses. This draft recommends phasing out the fossil fuel-powered waste management vehicles and city buses, promoting a shift to electric models by 2027.
Ban on petrol, diesel, and CNG two-wheelers from August 15, 2026. Starting of August 2026 registrations for fossil fuel-powered two-wheelers will be prohibited, encouraging the adoption of electric scooters and motorcycles.
Complete transition to electric buses by 2027.The draft mandates that all city buses shift to electric models by 2027, aiming for a sustainable public transport system.
Proposed subsidies and interest benefaction schemes. To provide the transition smoothly, the policy suggests offering subsidies and beneficial schemes for electric vehicles, making them more accessible to the public.