Delhi EV Policy 2.0 Cabinet Review: Hybrid Tax Waiver Debate, 95 Percent EV Target Explained

Delhi EV Policy 2.0 is expected to move to the Cabinet review stage next week, with one major debate still unresolved: whether hybrid vehicles should receive tax relief under the new incentive framework. The proposed policy is important because Delhi is targeting a sharp shift toward cleaner mobility, including a goal of 95 percent electric share in new vehicle registrations by 2027.

What you need to know

• Policy stage: The draft policy is reported to be in the final approval phase after public consultation.

• Hybrid debate: A proposed 50 percent road-tax waiver for hybrids priced up to Rs 30 lakh is still not final.

• EV target: Delhi is aiming for 95 percent EV share in new registrations by 2027.

• Fleet direction: CNG autos, taxis, and light commercial vehicles are expected to face a phased shift toward electric alternatives.

Why the hybrid subsidy debate matters

The hybrid question is the most sensitive part of the draft because it decides whether Delhi treats hybrids as a transition technology or keeps incentives focused mainly on battery-electric vehicles. If the waiver is approved, eligible hybrids could become more attractive for buyers who want lower running costs but are not ready to depend fully on charging infrastructure.

However, the benefit is still proposed, not confirmed. Buyers should wait for the final government notification before assuming any road-tax saving, eligibility limit, or implementation date.

Delhi EV Policy 2.0: Key details so far

What it means for Delhi buyers and fleets

For private buyers, the final policy could influence whether an EV, hybrid, or conventional vehicle makes better financial sense in Delhi. For commercial operators, the bigger impact may come from fleet electrification rules, because autos, taxis, and light commercial vehicles are central to the city’s daily mobility and emissions profile.

What is still pending

• Final Cabinet approval and official notification.

• Confirmed incentive amounts and tax-waiver rules.

• Exact start date for the new policy.

• Final category and model eligibility for hybrids and commercial vehicles.

FAQs

Is Delhi EV Policy 2.0 approved?

No. It is reported to be moving toward Cabinet review, but the final approval and official notification are still pending.

Will hybrid cars get a tax waiver in Delhi?

A 50 percent road-tax waiver for hybrids priced up to Rs 30 lakh is reportedly under consideration, but it should be treated as proposed until the final policy is issued.

What is Delhi’s EV registration target?

The policy direction includes a target of 95 percent electric share in new vehicle registrations by 2027.

Delhi EV Policy 2.0 could become a major urban mobility update if it clears Cabinet approval, especially because it combines EV adoption targets, commercial fleet electrification, and a politically important hybrid subsidy decision.