New Delhi, April 10, 2025 : Delhi is getting ready for a major change in how people travel. A new plan called Draft EV Policy 2.0 could soon ban new petrol, diesel, and CNG two-wheelers and autos in the city. This was reported today by The Economic Times.
According to the plan:
- From August 15, 2025, no more new CNG auto-rickshaws will be allowed. Only electric autos can be registered after this date.
- From August 2026, no more petrol, diesel, or CNG two-wheelers (like scooters and bikes) can be registered either. Only electric two-wheelers will be allowed.
Why Is Delhi Doing This?
Delhi has a big problem with air pollution, especially in the winter. Vehicles like autos and bikes that run on petrol or gas are a major cause of this pollution. The new EV policy aims to reduce this by promoting clean electric vehicles.
What’s Already Been Done?
Delhi already has some electric buses and offers discounts to people buying electric vehicles. This new policy takes things further by focusing on small vehicles used by lakhs of people every day—like scooters, motorcycles, and autos.
What This Means for You:
If this plan is approved by the government:
- New petrol and CNG vehicles won’t be allowed after the given dates.
- More electric autos and scooters will be available on the roads.
- Vehicle companies like Ola Electric and Greaves Cotton could offer more choices.
But There Are Challenges:
- Delhi will need many more charging stations for all these electric vehicles.
- Electric scooters and autos still cost more than regular ones.
- Battery range and performance can be a concern for some users.
Even with these issues, the government believes this move is necessary for a cleaner and healthier Delhi.
Now, everyone is waiting for the Delhi cabinet to approve the plan. If it happens, the city’s roads could look very different in the next year or two—with more silent, electric vehicles and less pollution in the air.