Delhi is preparing for a major shift in its mobility landscape under the proposed EV Policy 2.0, with a clear push towards electrification across key vehicle segments.
Under the draft policy, petrol-powered two-wheelers will no longer be eligible for registration in the capital starting April 1, 2028. From FY29 onwards, only electric two-wheelers will be allowed for new registrations. This is a significant move, given that two-wheelers currently account for nearly 67.7% of Delhi’s total vehicle population, making them the largest segment on the city’s roads.
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The transition is set to happen even sooner in the three-wheeler category. From January 1, 2027, only electric three-wheelers will be permitted for new registrations, effectively phasing out fossil fuel-powered autos in a segment widely used for public and last-mile transport.
The policy also extends its focus to institutional transport. Schools will be required to gradually electrify their bus fleets in a phased manner. At least 10% of buses must be electric within two years of the policy’s notification, increasing to 20% within three years, and reaching a minimum of 30% by March 31, 2030. The education department will oversee implementation and ensure compliance.
Fleet operators, including cab aggregators and delivery companies, will also face tighter restrictions. From January 1, 2026, these operators will not be allowed to add new petrol or diesel vehicles in certain categories, such as small goods carriers and two-wheelers. However, there is a limited transition window—BS-VI petrol two-wheelers can still be added to fleets until December 31, 2026.
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Taken together, the proposed measures signal a structured, time-bound roadmap for reducing dependence on internal combustion engines while steadily expanding the adoption of electric mobility across Delhi’s transport ecosystem.
