K.K. Kapila, President Emeritus of the International Road Federation (IRF), has urged the Delhi Government to remove the price ceiling for incentives under the Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, arguing that every electric vehicle contributes equally to reducing pollution and advancing sustainable mobility, irrespective of its purchase price.
Under the current policy, electric cars qualify for a 100% waiver on road tax and registration fees only if their ex-showroom price is ₹30 lakh or below. EVs priced above this threshold are not eligible for these incentives.
In a letter addressed to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Kapila lauded the government’s efforts to promote electric mobility through attractive incentives and the expansion of EV charging infrastructure. He said these initiatives reflect the government’s strong commitment to cleaner transportation and environmental sustainability.
However, Kapila noted that limiting incentives to EVs below a specified price could discourage adoption across several segments of the market. He recommended extending the benefits to all electric vehicles, regardless of their price, to encourage wider adoption of clean mobility.
“Every electric vehicle on the road helps reduce air pollution, lowers carbon emissions, and supports the transition to clean and sustainable transportation. The environmental benefits are independent of the purchase price of the vehicle,” Kapila said.
He further stated that removing the price cap would accelerate EV adoption across all vehicle categories, reinforce Delhi’s position as a leader in green mobility, and support the government’s vision of creating a cleaner and healthier environment for its citizens.
Kapila expressed confidence that the Delhi Government would consider the proposal and introduce the necessary policy changes at the earliest in the larger public and environmental interest.
