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Delhi EV Policy: No Ban on Existing Petrol Vehicles Announced
✍️ Mint
🗓 29 Jun 2026, 11:17 PM
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Contrary to speculation, Delhi's new Electric Vehicle policy does not mandate a ban on existing petrol motorbikes and cars currently in use.
Speculation surrounding a potential ban on existing petrol-powered two-wheelers and four-wheelers in Delhi has been clarified by the city's new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy. The policy, as detailed, does not include any provisions for prohibiting the use of petrol motorbikes and cars already registered and operating within the capital.
The focus of the EV policy is on promoting the adoption of electric vehicles through various incentives and infrastructure development. It aims to encourage citizens to transition to cleaner modes of transport rather than mandating the removal of existing internal combustion engine vehicles.
Further details within the policy are expected to outline strategies for increasing EV charging infrastructure and offering subsidies for new electric vehicle purchases, underscoring a push towards electrification rather than outright bans on conventional vehicles.
The focus of the EV policy is on promoting the adoption of electric vehicles through various incentives and infrastructure development. It aims to encourage citizens to transition to cleaner modes of transport rather than mandating the removal of existing internal combustion engine vehicles.
Further details within the policy are expected to outline strategies for increasing EV charging infrastructure and offering subsidies for new electric vehicle purchases, underscoring a push towards electrification rather than outright bans on conventional vehicles.