In a strong endorsement of green transportation, Delhi BJP chief Virender Sachdeva praised the Aam Aadmi Party government’s draft Electric Vehicle Policy on Saturday. Labeling it a game-changer, he predicted it would eradicate vehicle emissions from Delhi’s streets in just 3-7 years, addressing one of the city’s most pressing environmental crises.
Key attractions of the policy include generous subsidies that exempt private bikes and cars from registration fees and road taxes, fueling a surge in personal EV adoption. But the real thrust lies in commercial sectors. By incentivizing a switch to e-mobility, the draft aims to overhaul freight and passenger services alike.
Sachdeva specifically lauded the steep discounts on taxes for electric goods carriers, thanking Minister Rekha Gupta for prioritizing this. For auto-rickshaws—integral to Delhi’s daily commute—the policy sets a firm deadline: post-January 2027, only electric models get full registration benefits, ensuring cleaner rides for millions.
Commercial three- and four-wheelers get similar boosts, curbing pollution at its source. The government’s commitment to an all-EV official fleet, including buses and N1 trucks, underscores the seriousness. Officials anticipate a swift 10%+ reduction in vehicular emissions within two years.
Released for public consultation, the 2026 EV Policy draft encompasses everything from fiscal incentives to charging infrastructure fortification. Mandates for exclusive EV registrations—three-wheelers by 2027, two-wheelers by 2028—signal Delhi’s irreversible march towards zero-emission roads, potentially setting a national precedent.
