Delhi Can Ban Petrol 2-Wheelers After April 2028

Delhi is planning a major shift in mobility under its upcoming Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0proposing that no new petrol-powered two-wheelers (bikes or scooters) will be registered from April 1, 2028.

What Exactly Is Being Proposed?

• From April 2028only electric two-wheelers (EVs) will be allowed for new registrations
• Petrol and ICE (internal combustion engine) bikes/scooters will no longer be eligible for registration
• The rule applies to new purchasesnot existing vehicles

This is part of a draft policycurrently open for feedback before final implementation.

What Happens to Existing Petrol Vehicles?

There is no immediate ban on existing petrol bikes/scooters:

• You can continue using your current vehicle
• No forced scrappage (as of now)
• Restrictions apply only to new registrations from 2028 onward

The transition is designed to be gradual, not sudden.

Why Delhi Is Taking This Step

The primary goal is to tackle severe air pollution in the capital:

• Two-wheelers make up a major share of Delhi’s vehicle population (over 60%)
• Vehicular emissions are a key contributor to pollution levels
• EV adoption is seen as a cleaner alternative

This policy aims to accelerate Delhi’s shift toward 100% electric mobility in key segments.

What Will Replace Petrol Two-Wheelers?

From 2028 onward:

• Only electric scooters and bikes will be sold/registered
• Government plans to support adoption through:
  • Subsidies on EVs
  • Tax benefits (road tax, registration fee waivers)
  • Expansion of charging infrastructure

Timeline of the Transition

The shift is being implemented in phases:

• 2026–2027: Policy rollout, incentives, infrastructure expansion
• Jan 2027: Likely restrictions on petrol three-wheelers
• April 2028: Full stop on new petrol two-wheeler registrations

Impact on Buyers and Industry

For Consumers

• Shift toward electric scooters/bikes
• Potential higher upfront cost, lower running cost
• Need to adapt to charging infrastructure

For Auto Industry

• Major boost for EV manufacturers (Ola, Ather, TVS, Bajaj, etc.)
• Traditional petrol bike makers will need to accelerate EV transition

Bigger Picture

This is one of the most aggressive EV policies in Indiaand could:

• Set a precedent for other cities
• Push India faster toward electric mobility goals
• Reshape the two-wheeler market completely over the next decade