Delhi’s EV Policy 2026 has disbursed ₹7.91 crore in purchase and scrappage incentives through 8 Oct 2026, according to an update from the Chief Minister’s Office. The early data matters for Delhi buyers because it shows where the policy is being used: electric two-wheelers account for 7,706 of 7,782 applications, while the larger scrappage payouts are going to a smaller group of four-wheeler owners.
Key takeaways
- The Delhi government reported ₹7.91 crore disbursed under the policy up to 8 Oct 2026.
- Purchase incentives accounted for ₹7.61 crore paid to 2,707 beneficiaries; scrappage incentives totalled ₹29.50 lakh for 79 beneficiaries.
- Two-wheelers made up 7,706 of the 7,782 applications recorded by 8 Oct 2026.
- The notified policy caps an eligible electric two-wheeler’s ex-showroom price at ₹2.25 lakh and sets a first-year incentive of ₹10,000 per kWh, capped at ₹30,000.
- Delhi’s next major registration milestones are 1 Jan 2027 for electric three-wheelers and N1 goods carriers, and 1 Apr 2028 for electric two-wheelers.
What the latest payout data shows
The CMO’s 12 Oct 2026 update, covering applications and payments recorded up to 8 Oct 2026, reported 7,782 applications under the Delhi EV Policy 2026. It said ₹7.61 crore had been paid as purchase incentives to 2,707 beneficiaries and ₹29.50 lakh had been paid as scrappage incentives to 79 beneficiaries. The two components together were reported as ₹7.91 crore.
| Policy measure | Data up to 8 Oct 2026 | What it indicates |
|---|---|---|
| Total applications | 7,782 | Demand recorded since the policy began on 1 Jul 2026 |
| Purchase incentives | ₹7.61 crore | Paid to 2,707 beneficiaries |
| Scrappage incentives | ₹29.50 lakh | Paid to 79 beneficiaries |
| Two-wheeler applications | 7,706 | The dominant application category |
An IANS report published on 11 Oct 2026 carried the same figures and said the government viewed the early application and disbursement data as an initial implementation snapshot. The CMO update and the IANS report are consistent on the split between purchase and scrappage payments.
Why electric two-wheelers are driving uptake
The application mix is consistent with the policy’s design. The notified policy gives a direct purchase incentive to eligible electric two-wheelers priced at no more than ₹2.25 lakh ex-showroom. For registrations in the first year from the 30 Jun 2026 notification, the incentive is ₹10,000 per kWh, subject to a maximum of ₹30,000. The rate falls to ₹6,600 per kWh, capped at ₹20,000, in the second year and ₹3,300 per kWh, capped at ₹10,000, in the third year.
That formula makes the ceiling easy to understand without turning it into a universal discount. For example, a qualifying 3 kWh electric two-wheeler would reach the ₹30,000 first-year cap before any dealer, finance, insurance or charging costs are considered. The actual payment still depends on the model being approved under the policy and on the applicant completing the required verification.
The policy says the purchase-incentive application must be submitted within 30 days of the registration certificate being generated. It also provides for disbursement within 60 days of a digital application, subject to the applicable requirements. The benefit is routed through direct benefit transfer to eligible Delhi residents or entities, with the vehicle purchased and registered in Delhi.
What the scrappage component changes
The scrappage route links an older Delhi-registered BS-IV or below vehicle to the purchase of a new EV. The policy provides ₹10,000 for an eligible electric two-wheeler, ₹25,000 for an eligible electric three-wheeler, ₹1,00,000 for an eligible non-transport electric car priced up to ₹30 lakh ex-showroom, and ₹50,000 for an eligible N1 goods carrier. The purchase must take place within six months of the Certificate of Deposit issued by an authorised scrapping facility.
The 8 Oct 2026 data shows a different pattern from the application count. Of the 79 scrappage beneficiaries, 55 two-wheeler beneficiaries received ₹5.50 lakh in total, while 24 four-wheeler beneficiaries received ₹24 lakh. In other words, two-wheelers are driving volume, but the four-wheeler scrappage component accounts for the larger rupee amount per beneficiary in this reported period.
Road-tax waiver and on-road cost
The policy also reduces the registration-stage cost for qualifying vehicles. It provides a 100% exemption from road tax and registration fees for EVs purchased and registered in Delhi during the policy period, subject to the policy’s conditions. Electric cars priced up to ₹30 lakh ex-showroom receive the exemption until 31 Mar 2030; cars above that price do not receive this particular exemption.
That waiver is separate from the direct incentive and should not be treated as proof that every EV receives the same total reduction. Model approval, price limits, vehicle category, Delhi registration and the timing of the application all matter. For a running-cost comparison rather than an upfront-cost estimate, readers can use the fuel cost calculator alongside the vehicle’s verified charging tariff and efficiency.
Charging capacity and future registration rules
Delhi Transco Limited is the policy’s nodal agency for planning and implementing public charging and battery-swapping infrastructure. The policy also directs EV manufacturers operating in Delhi to deploy at least one public charging station per dealer, with a minimum of three charging points for two- and three-wheelers and two points for four-wheelers. The EV station directory is useful for checking the existing charging network, but a listed station does not by itself confirm its tariff, availability or connector compatibility.
The policy’s registration mandates are staged. From 1 Jan 2027, only electric L5 three-wheelers and electric N1 goods carriers will be permitted for new registration in Delhi. From 1 Apr 2028, only electric two-wheelers will be permitted for new registration. These are future registration rules; they do not cancel the registration validity of an existing petrol, diesel, CNG or hybrid vehicle.
FuelPrice’s earlier report on Delhi’s 150 electric buses and five charging stations covered the public-transport side of the same transition. The incentive figures in this update point to a separate test: whether the private-vehicle application and payment pipeline can keep pace as more residents use the policy.
What buyers and operators need to check
- Whether the exact EV model is empanelled under the Delhi policy and whether its category and ex-showroom price meet the applicable limit.
- Whether the vehicle is purchased and registered in Delhi and the application is filed within the stated registration-certificate window.
- For scrappage support, whether the old vehicle, Certificate of Deposit and new-EV purchase satisfy the six-month condition.
- Whether the quoted on-road price separately shows the direct incentive, road-tax and registration-fee treatment, insurance, financing and charging costs.
- Whether a planned commute has reliable charging access, including an alternative if a public charger is occupied or unavailable.
What to watch next
The next useful progress markers are not just the number of applications but the time taken between an eligible registration, a complete claim and the payment. The government’s data will also show whether the four-wheeler and N1 categories begin to move beyond scrappage-led applications, and whether dealer-level charging deployment keeps pace with the policy’s registration milestones.
This article is for general information only and is not financial, insurance or legal advice.
