Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2020

The Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2020 for the adoption of electric vehicles in Delhi has been approved by the Council of Ministers, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD).

Despite the government's push, the pace of electric vehicle adoption in Delhi has fallen short of expectations, and the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2020 acknowledges the need for a new strategy. Therefore, it aims to create a comprehensive set of policies to promote the use of electric cars.

Demand Incentives for Electric Two-Wheeler

The policy is focused on promoting the purchase and use of electric two-wheelers and supporting the electrification of public/shared transport and goods carriers in order to maximize the mass adoption of electric vehicles and the reduction in vehicular pollution.

According to the policy, demand generation incentives for electric two-wheelers will be based on the battery capacity (i.e., energy content measured in kWh) used in the vehicles.

A maximum incentive of Rs. 30,000 per vehicle is applicable to the incentives listed in the table below, which are only available for electric two-wheelers with Advanced Batteries.

The electric two-wheeler must meet the following performance and efficiency eligibility requirements in order to qualify for the demand incentives (the same as in FAME India Phase II):

·         The registered owner of each vehicle will receive a purchase incentive of Rs. 5,000/- per kWh of battery capacity, up to a maximum incentive of Rs. 30,000/- per vehicle.

·         Incentives for scrapping and de-registering old ICE two-wheelers registered in Delhi are also available to registered owners of electric two-wheelers.

·         The GNCTD will reimburse the registered owner of an electric vehicle for up to Rs. 5,000 of the incentive.

Incentives for Electric Auto

All those who have an e-auto permit will receive the following incentives in order to encourage self-employment and widespread e-auto ownership:

·         The registered owner of the electric vehicle will receive a purchase incentive from GNCTD of Rs. 30,000 per vehicle.

·         For the acquisition of an electric vehicle, there is a 5% interest subsidy on loans and/or hire purchase plans.

For scrapping and deregistering old ICE auto rickshaws registered in Delhi, registered owners of e-autos (i.e., vehicles eligible for the Purchase Incentive) will also be eligible for a Scrapping Incentive. The GNCTD will reimburse the registered owner of an electric vehicle for the incentive up to Rs. 7,500/-, subject to:

·         Confirmation of the scrapping and deregistration of the ICE vehicle as well as the surrender of the current permit, as well as proof of a matching contribution from the dealer or OEM

Demand Incentives for Four-Wheeler (Electric Cars)

The first 1000 owners of electric cars that are registered in Delhi after the issuance of this policy will receive a purchase incentive of Rs. 10,000 per kWh of battery capacity (up to a maximum incentive of Rs. 1,50,000 per vehicle).

Incentives for Electric Rickshaws and E-carts

For each e-rickshaw or e-cart purchased, the registered owner will receive a purchase incentive of Rs. 30,000/- per vehicle. All e-rickshaws and e-carts, including those with lead-acid batteries and swappable models where the battery is not sold with the vehicle, are eligible for this incentive.

Additionally, an interest rate of 5% on the loan Subvention and/or hire purchase schemes will be offered for the purchase of electric rickshaws and e-carts with upgraded batteries (i.e., ARAI certified model as an e-rickshaw or e-cart and having upgraded battery).

Demand Incentives for Electric Buses

The following will be made available to encourage people and fleet owners to adopt electric goods carriers (electric carriers):

·         The first 10,000 e-carriers to register in Delhi after the release of this policy will receive a purchase incentive of Rs. 30,000.

·         A 5% interest subsidy on loans or hire-purchase plans is available for the purchase of e-carriers.

Buyers of e-carriers (i.e., those who purchase eligible vehicles) will also be qualified for incentives for scrapping and deregistering old Delhi-registered ICE freight carriers. 7,500 rupees was the incentive amount. Payment to GNCTD for the purchase of e-carriers, subject to:

·         Verification of the dealer's or OEM's matching contribution as well as the scrapping and de-registration of an ICE vehicle

Incentives for EV Charging Infrastructure

Private Charging Points (PCPs) will be encouraged to be installed by all current owners of residential and non-residential buildings. For residents of cooperative housing societies and multi-story apartment buildings in particular, these charging stations will offer shared access to electric vehicle charging.

For the first 30,000 charging points, GNCTD will offer a 100% grant for the purchase of charging equipment up to Rs. 6000. Chargers with either a single-phase or three-phase input that abide by all other BEVC-AC001 requirements will be eligible for a grant.

Policy Document