Delhi government extends current EV policy till March 2026 to facilitate wider public consultation
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Delhi government has extended the current Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy until March 31, 2026, as the draft of the new policy will undergo public consultation, which is expected to take time, Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said on Tuesday.Singh said the policy extension was among the matters listed for Tuesday's Cabinet meeting, and it has been decided to extend the same."The current Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy has been extended until March 31, 2026, or until a new policy is approved, whichever is earlier," Singh told PTI.The minister said the move aims to facilitate comprehensive consultations with all the relevant stakeholders, including citizens, industry experts, private organisations, and environmental groups.Singh added that during this extended period, key provisions of the policy will be discussed, including strengthening the EV charging infrastructure, reviewing subsidies and waivers to boost EV adoption, developing robust systems for safe e-waste and battery disposal, and clearly defining the role of the public and private sectors in advancing the electric mobility ecosystem.Given Delhi's air pollution crisis, this participatory approach is seen as a crucial step towards framing a more effective, inclusive, and forward-looking EV policy that promotes clean and sustainable urban transport, Singh said, adding that the government has also urged active public participation in the consultation process to collectively shape the future of electric mobility in the capital.The current EV policy -- first introduced in 2020 during the previous Aam Aadmi Party rule -- lapsed in August 2023. It has since been extended multiple times.The Cabinet had discussed the draft policy on April 15 but deferred the approval of key proposals, including the phasing out of CNG auto-rickshaws and fossil fuel-based two-wheelers within two years.The draft policy envisions 100 per cent electric vehicle adoption in the capital over the next three years.
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