Delhi's new EV push: ₹50,000 to turn your old car electric

India Jan 04, 2026

Delhi is planning to offer ₹50,000 to the first 1,000 owners who convert their petrol or diesel cars into electric vehicles.
The idea? Swap out the old engine for an electric kit and help clean up the city's air.

Why should you care?

If you've got an older car and want to go green, this could finally make retrofitting affordable—especially since high kit costs have stopped many people before.
The policy, pending final approval, also promises more EV perks: cash for scrapping two-wheelers, a big boost in R&D funding, and a significant expansion of new charging and battery swap stations.
With strict bans already on older petrol and diesel vehicles in Delhi, this move could make switching to electric both easier and smarter.