How to Apply for the Delhi EV Subsidy 2026: Official Portal Guide, Scrapping Process & Operational Guidelines

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A green mobility policy is only as good as its ground-level implementation. The Government of NCT of Delhi officially notified its ambitious Electric Vehicle Policy, 2026 on June 30, 2026. However, a subsidy on paper means absolutely nothing until you know exactly which form to fill, which portal to log into, and how many days you have before the clock runs out.

To bridge this massive operational gap, the Transport Department of Delhi released the definitive “Operational Guidelines for Implementation of Incentive and Scrapping Provisions under Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy, 2026” on July 2, 2026.

This critical administrative blueprint turns policy intent into bureaucratic reality. It establishes the mandatory online workflows, District Transport Officer (DTO) checklists, Model Approval Committee deadlines, and the strict legal annexures required to successfully claim your money. We have deconstructed all twelve official annexures and nine core chapters so you don’t have to. Here is how the machinery actually works.

What is the Official Digital Process for Claiming the Delhi EV Subsidy?

Everything under the 2026 Guidelines routes through a centralized online gateway officially called the “Designated Portal”. This platform handles OEM registrations, vehicle model approvals, and consumer incentive processing.

There is zero provision for offline or manual submissions. Clause 3.2 explicitly mandates that all applications shall be submitted and processed exclusively through the designated portal.

The end-to-end digital lifecycle breaks down into six specific phases:

Phase 1: OEM Portal Registration

Before a single electric scooter, car, or auto-rickshaw can earn a buyer a single rupee of subsidy, the manufacturer (OEM) must be registered on the platform. Under Annexure I, OEMs must upload corporate identifiers (CIN, PAN, GSTIN), authorized signatory credentials, and a verified mapping of their authorized dealer and service center networks across Delhi.

Phase 2: Vehicle Model Empaneling

Only EV models appearing on the portal’s active approved list qualify for incentives. This is achieved via two tracks:

• Deemed Approval Track: Models already cleared under specific Central Government schemes (see technical criteria below) skip fresh evaluation, but the OEM must still execute Annexure I and map its network to the model on the portal.

• Fresh Approval Track: For non-centralized models, OEMs must submit an extensive technical application via Annexure III for independent board review.

Phase 3: Mandatory Dealer Declaration at Point of Sale

This is where the consumer first interacts with the subsidy mechanism. Under Clause 16.3, every authorized dealer must inform the purchaser in writing, at the exact time of booking, whether that specific EV model is eligible for incentives.

The dealer must furnish a signed declaration in the duplicate format prescribed under Annexure VIII. One copy remains with the dealer; the other is your legal receipt of eligibility. If your dealer skips this step during booking, demand it—it is your primary proof of consumer protection.

Phase 4: Independent Buyer Application Submission

Once your new EV is registered and you hold a permanent Registration Certificate (RC), the onus of filing the incentive shifts directly to you—not the dealer. You must log into the designated portal and file your application using Annexure IX (for individual buyers) or Annexure X (for companies, fleets, and commercial agencies).

Phase 5: Standardized DTO Scrutiny

Your digital file is routed to the respective District Transport Officer (DTO). The DTO processes the claim strictly against the master checklist laid out in Annexure XII. This ensures uniform verification parameters across all Delhi districts, removing subjective bureaucratic delays.

Phase 6: Direct Financial Disbursal

Approved individual claims are disbursed via the Aadhaar Based Payment System (ABPS). This means the subsidy will only land in the bank account directly linked to your Aadhaar card, regardless of any alternate bank accounts you try to nominate. Corporate entities are paid via direct bank transfer to a verified corporate account backed by a canceled check.

CRUCIAL SYSTEM WARNING FOR BUYERS: The entire ecosystem—OEM onboarding, model listing, dealer declaration, buyer filing, DTO verification, and payout—is tightly interconnected. If any single link breaks (e.g., an unregistered dealer or an unmapped model), your application will immediately stall out. While we covered the specific financial limits, caps, and vehicle segment eligibility criteria in our comprehensive breakdown of the Delhi EV Policy 2026 subsidies, these operational guidelines dictate the precise plumbing of how that cash actually flows into your account.

You will not be left guessing in the dark: Clause 19.5 explicitly mandates that real-time application status—including deficiencies, approvals, rejections, or successful disbursals—must be communicated through the portal and via instant SMS alerts to your registered mobile number.

What Are the Deadlines for Delhi EV Subsidy Paperwork? The 15-Day vs. 7-Day Rule

Misunderstanding the administrative timelines is the fastest way to get your subsidy application permanently rejected. The operational guidelines set a strict sequence of three separate clocks, and mixing them up can be highly costly.

Clock 1: The DTO’s 15-Working-Day Review Window

Once you submit your purchase or scrapping incentive claim, the DTO cannot sit on your file indefinitely. Under Clauses 18.2 and 22.2, if your application is incomplete or contains errors, the DTO must formally communicate that deficiency to you via the portal within fifteen (15) working days. This is an internal discipline mechanism designed to force rapid government processing.

Clock 2: Your Strict 7-Working-Day Rectification Window

This is the operational trap. The moment a deficiency notice is logged against your portal profile, you have exactly seven (7) working days from the date of communication to rectify the errors and resubmit the corrected documents (Clauses 18.3 and 22.3). If you miss this tight 7-day window, your application faces automatic stalling or administrative rejection. However, a rejection due to a missed timeline does not bar you from filing a fresh application later, provided you are within policy dates (Clauses 19.6 and 22.7).

Clock 3: The DTO’s Final 7-Working-Day Decision Window

After you resubmit your corrected files—or if your initial submission was 100% flawless—the DTO has a final seven (7) working days to complete verification and pass a final approval or rejection order (Clauses 18.4 and 22.4).

Summary of Delhi EV Subsidy Processing Timelines

Administrative Stage	Acting Authority	Maximum Prescribed Timeline
Initial Document Scrutiny	District Transport Officer (DTO)	Within 15 working days of submission
Deficiency Rectification	EV Purchaser / Applicant	Within 7 working days of notice
Final Verification & Approval	District Transport Officer (DTO)	Within 7 working days of complete filing
Total Turnaround Time (TAT)	Delhi Transport Department	Up to 60 days from original filing date to cash disbursal

Note: The Guidelines explicitly state the 60-day disbursal figure for purchase incentives (Clause 19.4). For scrapping incentives, Clause 22.5 refers back to “the timeline prescribed under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy, 2026” without repeating a specific day count in the Guidelines text itself — so treat the 60-day figure as confirmed for purchase claims, and as an indicative (not separately re-stated) benchmark for scrapping claims.

PRO-TIP FOR EV BUYERS: Do not confuse the DTO’s 15-day review period with your own timeline. Your response window is a very tight 7 working days. If you are traveling or simply forget to check your phone for SMS alerts, you could easily miss the deadline. Set a calendar reminder to check the designated portal manually every 3 days after submitting your claim. Furthermore, note that these clocks do not extend your original 30-day deadline to apply for the purchase subsidy, which begins counting the exact day your new EV’s permanent RC is generated (Clause 17.1).

How Do I Claim the Delhi EV Scrapping Incentive? Step-by-Step Process

The scrapping mechanism is highly document-intensive. To successfully secure this additional financial bonus, you must legally prove an unbroken chain of ownership spanning both your old internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle and your newly purchased EV.

Step 1: Scrap Only at an Authorized RVSF

You must surrender your old end-of-life vehicle exclusively to a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) operating under government mandate. Scraping your vehicle through unorganized, local scrap dealers completely disqualifies you from the incentive.

Step 2: Secure Your Certificate of Deposit (CoD)

Upon destruction of the vehicle, the RVSF will issue an official Certificate of Deposit (CoD) in your name. Guard this physical and digital document carefully. The CoD Number and Date of Issue are mandatory fields required for your portal application (Annexure XI, Part C).

Step 3: Observe the Hard 6-Month Purchase Window

Clause 20.2 enforces a non-negotiable deadline: you must purchase an eligible new electric vehicle within exactly six (6) months from the date your CoD was issued. There are zero extension clauses written into the 2026 guidelines. Treat the CoD issue date as a strict countdown clock.

Step 4: File the Comprehensive Annexure XI Claim

Log into the portal and fill out the detailed Annexure XI form. You must provide:

• Old Vehicle Metadata: Registration number, exact vehicle category (e-2W, L5M, N1, etc.), make, model, fuel type, and certified emission norms (BS-I through BS-IV).

• Scrapping Proof: Official RVSF name, address, unique CoD number, and exact date of scrapping.

• New EV Metadata: Permanent registration details, chassis number, and battery specifications.

• Required Documentation: Aadhaar (individuals), corporate registration (entities), the original RC of the scrapped vehicle, the digital CoD certificate, and the new EV’s permanent RC.

Step 5: DTO Ownership Alignment Scrutiny

The DTO runs a deep-dive verification using Part C of the Annexure XII checklist, paying special attention to one major factor: the registered name on the old scrapped vehicle’s RC must perfectly match the registered name on the newly purchased EV’s RC. If you scrap an old family scooter registered under your father’s name to buy a new EV registered under your own name, the application will be instantly flagged and rejected for name mismatch.

Step 6: Payout Generation

Once verified, individual funds are released via the Aadhaar Based Payment System (ABPS), while corporate accounts receive a direct bank transfer.

THE ANTI-DUPLICATION MANDATE: Part G of Annexure XI contains a legally binding declaration stating that you “have not claimed a scrapping incentive previously in respect of the same vehicle.” This completely blocks bad actors from attempting to recycle or double-claim incentives across multiple digital files or distinct corporate subsidiaries.

How Do EV Models Qualify for the Delhi Subsidy? Committee and Technical Benchmarks

This segment shifts from consumer mechanics to B2B automotive industry regulations. It explains why not every electric vehicle sitting on a Delhi showroom floor is legally eligible for a subsidy on day one.

The Model Approval Committee Composition

Chapter IV officially sets up a strict four-member technical evaluation board tasked with approving or denying eligibility to specific EV variants:

Board Position	Appointed Official / Authority
Chairperson	Special Commissioner (Electric Vehicles), Delhi Transport Department
Member	Joint / Deputy Commissioner (Electric Vehicles), Transport Department
Member	Joint / Deputy Commissioner (Operations), Transport Department
Technical Expert	A specialized engineer drawn from a panel nominated by certified testing agencies under Rule 126 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989

This committee operates on a fast-track timeline: it has 7 working days to evaluate a new OEM model application, followed by a 7-day rectification window for the OEM if technical errors are found, and a final 7 working days to issue a conclusive ruling.

The Fast-Track “Deemed Approval” Framework

To prevent a massive administrative backlog, Chapter III allows three vehicle classes to claim automatic Deemed Approval status based on pre-existing central validation:

Eligible EV Segment	Statutory Basis for Deemed Status	Validity Window Under Delhi Policy
Electric Two-Wheelers (e-2W)	Active listing on the PM E-DRIVE approved list (as of July 31, 2026) OR cleared under the national PLI Auto Scheme	Until July 31, 2027
Electric Three-Wheelers (L5M Passenger)	Approved under PM E-DRIVE between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, OR cleared under the national PLI Auto Scheme	Until March 31, 2027
Electric N1 Goods Carriers	Valid approval under the national PLI Scheme for Auto & Auto Components	No fixed expiry date specified in current guidelines

CRUCIAL CAVEAT FOR COMMERCIAL FLEET OPERATORS: Notice that deemed approvals for electric two-wheelers run four months longer than electric three-wheelers (July 2027 vs. March 2027). If you are an OEM or commercial fleet manager operating in the three-wheeler (L5M) space, do not assume you have an identical runway. You must initiate independent Model Approval Committee filings much earlier to prevent a sudden lapse in your subsidy eligibility status.

Hard Technical Eligibility Criteria for Delhi EV Subsidies

Any model failing to qualify for a “Deemed Approval” shortcut must meet or exceed these strict engineering baselines outlined in Annexure II before it can be listed on the portal:

Technical Parameter	Electric Two-Wheelers (e-2W)	Electric Three-Wheelers (L5M)	Electric N1 Goods Carriers
Minimum Certified Range	100 km	120 km	140 km
Maximum Energy Consumption	40 Wh/km	65 Wh/km	150 Wh/km
Minimum Top Speed	50 km/h	45 km/h	50 km/h
Minimum Acceleration	0–40 km/h in ≤ 10 seconds	0–25 km/h in ≤ 7 seconds	0–40 km/h in ≤ 15 seconds
Regenerative Braking	Mandatory Fitment	Mandatory Fitment	Mandatory Fitment
Minimum Vehicle Warranty	3 Years or 30,000 km (whichever is earlier)	3 Years or 40,000 km (whichever is earlier)	3 Years (Full Comprehensive)

Furthermore, the individual battery packs across all segments must meet a hard engineering floor: a minimum specific energy density of $70 \text{ Wh/kg}$ and a verified laboratory cycle life of at least 1,000 cycles at full depth of discharge, backed up by the cell manufacturer’s original technical datasheet.

What Are the PMP Localization Rules in the Delhi EV Guidelines?

The Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) rules are designed to prevent companies from simply importing low-grade vehicle kits and assembling them locally with minor adjustments.

For Electric Two-Wheelers and Three-Wheelers, Clause 5.1 places eight core sub-assemblies under strict scrutiny: the traction battery pack, Battery Management System (BMS), DC-DC converter, Vehicle Control Unit (VCU), chargers, traction motor, motor controller/inverter, and the digital instrument cluster.

Crucially, the physical import of fully assembled battery modules is completely banned. Cell-to-cell structural connections, bus bar spot-welding, sensor thermal mounting, BMS firmware integration, and final protective enclosure sealing must all take place entirely within domestic Indian manufacturing facilities.

For N1 Light Goods Commercial Carriers, the localization net expands to 18 distinct components, pulling in cabin HVAC systems, electric compressors, charging inlets, body panels, and structural lighting arrays. However, Clause 6.4 introduces a slightly more relaxed standard for this segment: the traction battery pack must be assembled domestically, but the underlying individual battery cells, the BMS, and the thermal management systems can be imported.

THE PLI COMPLIANCE FAST-TRACK: Under Clause 6.7, any EV model that has already successfully proven its localization credentials under the national Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme is automatically recognized as fully PMP-compliant. This completely bypasses the independent, component-by-component Annexure IV auditing process required for non-PLI vehicle platforms.

The Dealer Charging Infrastructure Mandate

Hidden deep within Chapter V sits an aggressive infrastructure mandate with severe commercial penalties for non-compliance. Every authorized EV dealer operating in Delhi must set up at least one operational public charging station directly on their showroom premises within six (6) months of the notification of these guidelines (Clause 16.5).

• Two- and Three-Wheeler Dealers: Must deploy a minimum of three distinct charging points.
• Four-Wheeler Dealers: Must deploy a minimum of two distinct charging points.

Under Clause 16.6, if a dealer fails to install this functional infrastructure within the 6-month window, the Transport Department holds the statutory power to instantly deactivate that specific dealership from the designated online portal. This immediately blocks them from processing any further consumer subsidy applications, effectively halting their local retail operations.

Where Do I File a Dispute or Complaint Regarding My EV Subsidy?

If your application gets stuck in a loop, or your digital portal access encounters a technical glitch, Chapter VIII sets up a formal administrative grievance mechanism:

1. First Contact: File a formal written complaint via email to evpolicy2026@gmail.com or use the real-time helpdesk widget built into the portal.
2. SLA Window: The EV Cell is legally mandated to acknowledge your grievance within 3 working days and must officially resolve the dispute within 7 working days of receipt. (Note: Any time you take to gather extra documents requested by the board halts the resolution clock).
3. Escalation Path: If the EV Cell fails to resolve the issue within the 7-day window, the application is automatically escalated to the Joint Commissioner (Electric Vehicles) for an official review and binding directive.
   

Summary of the New Guidelines

The 2026 Operational Guidelines provide a clear structure, but they require strict attention to deadlines. Every stakeholder in the ecosystem—manufacturers, dealers, buyers, and transport officers—operates under tight time limits, most of which are shorter than they initially appear.

If you are buying an electric vehicle in Delhi and plan to claim either a purchase or a scrapping incentive, the most critical step you can take is to log into the designated portal frequently after filing. Your window to correct any document error is just 7 working days—a much tighter deadline than the 15-day review window given to the government officers. Stay organized, verify that your dealer hands you the Annexure VIII declaration at booking, and track your portal profile closely.

Frequently Asked Questions (Delhi EV Guidelines 2026)