Delhi EV Policy 2.0 to lock subsidised vehicles for 5 years, cap price at ₹30 lakh

Draft policy heading for Cabinet approval May 26 proposes five-year resale restrictions on subsidised EVs, structured subsidies up to ₹1 lakh for four-wheelers, 60-day DBT, road tax waivers and scrappage incentives. Impacts dealer churn and inventory turns for Mahindra, Ather, Euler and Mercedes-Benz across Delhi showrooms.

— Source publishedFri, 22 May, 2026, 13:31 IST·First seen Fri, 22 May, 2026, 13:41 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Delhi Government · Delhi's draft EV Policy 2.0, awaiting Cabinet approval May 26, proposes five-year resale restrictions on subsidised EVs, structured subsidies

Key facts

  • ₹30,000 e-bike subsidy
  • ₹50,000 e-auto subsidy
  • ₹1 lakh four-wheeler subsidy
  • ₹30 lakh price cap
  • 5-year resale restriction
  • 60-day DBT
  • 700+ public responses

Why this matters

Five-year resale restrictions reshape EV partnership and fleet-leasing structures in Delhi, opening scrappage-linked tie-ups while raising friction for premium OEMs like Mercedes-Benz priced near the ₹30L ceiling.