Overview

• Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the full electrification of Delhi’s public transport by the end of 2026 at a SIAM event.
• The government is drafting a model EV Policy 2.0 with stakeholder consultations to accelerate uptake.
• The current EV policy has been extended to March 31, 2026 to accommodate public consultation on the new framework.
• Officials also set a target for every third vehicle in the capital to be electric to improve air quality.
• Gupta stressed stricter road‑safety compliance, attributing most crashes to driver behavior, and led a safety pledge at a SIAM EV rally.