Delhi EV Policy Mandates 2028 ICE Phase-Out

Gist The Delhi government has introduced an aggressive Electric Vehicle EV Policy aimed at phasing out Internal Combustion Engine ICE vehicles in high-use segments by 2028 . Driven by the urgent need to curb severe winter air pollution, the policy seeks to transition commercial and private transport through targeted financial incentives, structural mandates, and a massive expansion of charging infrastructure. For civil service aspirants, this serves as a highly quantifiable case study in state-level climate action, urban governance, and the practical implementation of India’s broader zero-emission goals. Background Delhi experiences severe winter air pollution, with a January assessment by the Commission for Air Quality Management CAQM identifying vehicular emissions as the largest primary source, contributing approximately 23 percent of the city's pollution load. The vehicle demographic heavily skews towards high-frequency users, as two-wheelers make up nearly 67 percent of Delhi’s vehicle stock, while commercial three-wheelers and goods carriers log exceptionally high daily mileage. At the national level, an enabling environment for electric mobility has already been established, with total EV sales surging from 2,322 units in FY 2014-15 to a…