Inside the Delhi EV Policy 2026-30 draft and the road to total electrification
Delhi's government has unveiled a draft for its new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026-30, aiming for total electrification by banning new petrol-powered two-wheelers by 2028. The city currently leads India in EV registration density, with 14.5% EV penetration among top dealerships.
Delhi's government has released a draft for its new EV Policy 2026-30, aiming to boost electric vehicle adoption. The policy proposes banning new petrol-powered two-wheelers by April 1, 2028. Currently, Delhi leads India in EV registration density, with 1.07 lakh EV registrations in the last financial year, a 29% increase. Top dealerships like Indraprastha Automobiles report 14.5% EV penetration, with Mahindra and Tata Motors leading the market. EV adoption is strongest in the premium segment, with 15-20% market share for Mahindra EVs above 25 lakh. The shift to EVs is happening faster than expected, with customers now considering EVs as primary vehicles. Dealerships are adapting by focusing on 'experience-led' marketing, offering extended test drives to potential customers.
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