Only 7% of the 1,068 EVs that received govt subsidy were cars: Data
Only 7% of the 1,068 electric vehicles that received subsidy under the Delhi government’s EV policy since August, were cars/four-wheelers, shows data with the transport department. Maximum among the vehicle categories listed to receive benefits under the policy were e-rickshaws (59%), according to the data.
On August 7, the AAP government had notified the Delhi EV Policy 2020 — unveiled in December 2019 by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal — with an aim to reduce air pollution and to kick-start the economy by spurring demand. The policy offers subsidies,and road tax and registration free waivers, for electric vehicles bought in the Capital.
Following the notification of the policy, the government on October 11 notified full waiver of road tax and registration fee for battery-operated vehicles.
