Quick Takeaways
- Delhi’s EV policy discussions signal a renewed regulatory push to accelerate electric vehicle adoption amid rising air quality concerns.
- Maruti Suzuki’s EV readiness and ecosystem investments stand out as a key industry response ahead of India market entry.
On January 2, the Delhi government is set to hold discussions on Delhi EV Policy 2.0 as air quality concerns intensify across the national capital. Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh has convened a meeting with select automobile manufacturers and industry representatives to review the draft framework and explore policy measures to accelerate electric vehicle adoption.
The meeting will include Maruti Suzuki India, Honda Cars India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, Mahindra & Mahindra, and the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers. Among these participants, Maruti Suzuki, Honda, and Toyota currently do not retail electric passenger vehicles in the Indian market, making their inclusion significant from a long-term transition perspective.
Selective Stakeholder Consultations Under Delhi EV Policy 2.0
Several established electric vehicle manufacturers operating in India, including JSW MG Motor, Hyundai Motor India, Kia India, and BYD India, have not been invited to the current round of consultations. The Delhi government has not yet released the draft Delhi EV Policy 2.0 for formal public or industry feedback and is continuing closed-door stakeholder discussions to assess feasible policy interventions.
According to dealer association data for October 2025, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, JSW MG Motor, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kia, BYD, and Hyundai collectively led electric vehicle sales volumes. Except for Maruti Suzuki, none of the invited companies offered official responses regarding their participation in the January meeting.
Maruti Suzuki Highlights EV Readiness Ahead of Market Launch
Maruti Suzuki stated that it welcomes the government’s consultative approach on Delhi EV Policy 2.0. The company highlighted that its upcoming electric SUV, the e-Vitara, is already production-ready, with more than 12,000 electric vehicles exported over the past four months. The model has also secured a five-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme.
The e-Vitara is expected to enter the Indian market in the first half of 2026. In parallel, the automaker has been expanding its electric mobility ecosystem to strengthen consumer confidence before purchase decisions are made.
Key initiatives outlined by the company include:
The company stated that this integrated approach aims to reduce adoption barriers and support a smoother transition to electric mobility.
Transition From Delhi EV Policy 1.0 to Policy 2.0
Delhi’s existing EV Policy 2020 remains in effect following multiple extensions while the government works toward finalising Delhi EV Policy 2.0. Introduced in August 2020, the earlier policy focused on reducing vehicular emissions, encouraging EV adoption, and building a supporting ecosystem.
The policy provided financial incentives across vehicle segments, including subsidies for electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, e-cycles, and light commercial EVs. Incentives for electric passenger cars were limited to the first 1,000 vehicles and have since expired. Additional benefits included exemptions on road tax and registration fees, along with reduced electricity tariffs for EV charging, aimed at lowering ownership and operating costs.
The meeting will include Maruti Suzuki India, Honda Cars India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, Mahindra & Mahindra, and the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers. Among these participants, Maruti Suzuki, Honda, and Toyota currently do not retail electric passenger vehicles in the Indian market, making their inclusion significant from a long-term transition perspective.
Selective Stakeholder Consultations Under Delhi EV Policy 2.0
Several established electric vehicle manufacturers operating in India, including JSW MG Motor, Hyundai Motor India, Kia India, and BYD India, have not been invited to the current round of consultations. The Delhi government has not yet released the draft Delhi EV Policy 2.0 for formal public or industry feedback and is continuing closed-door stakeholder discussions to assess feasible policy interventions.
According to dealer association data for October 2025, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, JSW MG Motor, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kia, BYD, and Hyundai collectively led electric vehicle sales volumes. Except for Maruti Suzuki, none of the invited companies offered official responses regarding their participation in the January meeting.
Maruti Suzuki Highlights EV Readiness Ahead of Market Launch
Maruti Suzuki stated that it welcomes the government’s consultative approach on Delhi EV Policy 2.0. The company highlighted that its upcoming electric SUV, the e-Vitara, is already production-ready, with more than 12,000 electric vehicles exported over the past four months. The model has also secured a five-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme.
The e-Vitara is expected to enter the Indian market in the first half of 2026. In parallel, the automaker has been expanding its electric mobility ecosystem to strengthen consumer confidence before purchase decisions are made.
Key initiatives outlined by the company include:
- Installation of over 2,000 public and private charging points
- A roadmap to scale charging infrastructure beyond 100,000 locations by 2030
- More than 1,500 EV-ready service workshops nationwide
- Training of over 150,000 technicians for electric vehicle maintenance
The company stated that this integrated approach aims to reduce adoption barriers and support a smoother transition to electric mobility.
Transition From Delhi EV Policy 1.0 to Policy 2.0
Delhi’s existing EV Policy 2020 remains in effect following multiple extensions while the government works toward finalising Delhi EV Policy 2.0. Introduced in August 2020, the earlier policy focused on reducing vehicular emissions, encouraging EV adoption, and building a supporting ecosystem.
The policy provided financial incentives across vehicle segments, including subsidies for electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, e-cycles, and light commercial EVs. Incentives for electric passenger cars were limited to the first 1,000 vehicles and have since expired. Additional benefits included exemptions on road tax and registration fees, along with reduced electricity tariffs for EV charging, aimed at lowering ownership and operating costs.
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