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The new Delhi EV policy reportedly mandates EV charging facility installations in all new buildings and public spaces.
For average middle class Indian families, two-wheelers are the simplest and the most convenient form of transportation one can own. And while electric two-wheelers have penetrated into the market to a certain extent, they’re still far below the sales of their conventional fossil fueled counterparts, despite rigorous push from the government in recent years.
The Government of Delhi is set to introduce a revised and a more comprehensive version of the state electric vehicle (EV) policy which is said to have major ramifications. The most startling out of them is the ban on petrol-powered scooters and motorcycles. The proposal is part of the draft EV 2.0 policy, which is expected to be placed before the cabinet for approval soon.
According to various unverified reports, the Delhi EV Policy 2.0 will not allow registrations of any petrol two-wheeler from August 2026. To support more EVs into the system, the new policy also proposes installation of over 13,200 chargers in Delhi, ensuring a station every five kilometres, although there is no mention of a timeline by when this feat would be achieved. On paper itself, both these objectives appear to be a little too optimistic and extreme.
TVS Jupiter 110 (Image: TVS)
On top of this, reports suggest that the ulterior motive behind this new Delhi EV policy is to achieve 95 percent EV adoption by 2027, which seems like a far-fetched dream. Let’s start with some key facts. According to the previous policy which came into effect from April 2020, 48,000 charging points were planned but only 10% have been installed so far.
The Delhi government aimed for 25% of all new vehicles to be battery-operated by 2024, yet the current adoption rate remains in single digits. Therefore, if implemented, the new Delhi EV policy will be a tectonic shift for all consumers and stakeholders in such a short period of time. Given the abrupt nature of the revised EV policy, there is bound to be chaos.The consumers will have to rely on the limited charging infrastructure, especially the public charging stations that will become overcrowded if this policy comes into effect.
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Let us dive a little deeper into the two-wheeler proposal. The largest EV penetration has been observed in the electric scooter space, since scooters are the most affordable and practical form of personal mobility in India.
As of March 2025, the highest range offered by an electric scooter in India is the Simple One with an ARAI-certified range of 212 km on a single charge. This is closely followed by the Gen 2 Ola S1 Pro which provides an ARAI-certified range of up to 195 km per charge. Mind you, these are ARAI-certified ranges which are most likely different from real-world figures. On the other hand, an average 110cc petrol scooter with a real-world fuel efficiency of around 50 kmpl, can go up to 300 km on a full tank (6 litres).
Image: Ola Electric
Motorcycles are completely different and a much larger space that not only caters to the commuter but also the lifestyle. As of now, there are very few battery-powered motorcycles that are actually on sale in the market. To wipe out an entire industry from the market without even offering viable alternatives is simply a call for Doomsday.
Moreover, many electric two-wheelers currently on sale have been called out for their sub-standard quality to go with poor servicing. All these factors have prevented traditional consumers from switching to battery-powered mobility solutions. The revised policy, if implemented, will only add to the woes of people without bringing down emission levels significantly as old commercial vehicles and construction equipment continue to operate across the National Capital Region.
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This article was first uploaded on March twenty-two, twenty twenty-five, at twenty-seven minutes past eleven in the morning.
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