EV growth rises sharply, but petrol vehicles still lead in Delh

EV growth rises sharply, but petrol vehicles still lead in Delhi.

Delhi's electric vehicle registrations surged by 29 percent in 2025-26. Petrol vehicle registrations also increased, showing a mixed market.

EV registrations rise sharply in Delhi, but petrol vehicles continue to dominate overall numbers.

Electric vehicle registrations in Delhi rose by 29% to about 1.07 lakh in 2025–26. However, petrol and petrol-ethanol vehicles still made up the largest share, growing to around 6.21 lakh, showing that traditional fuel vehicles continue to dominate despite the rise in EVs.

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Delhi has proposed a new electric vehicle (EV) policy to cut air pollution by encouraging people to switch from petrol and diesel vehicles.

Delhi saw a 29% rise in EV registrations in 2025–26, now comprising 12.7% of total vehicles. However, petrol vehicle registrations also grew and still dominate at 73.1%.

EV registrations rise sharply in Delhi, but petrol vehicles still dominate overall numbers.

राष्ट्रीय राजधानी में 2025-26 में पिछले वर्ष की तुलना में इलेक्ट्रिक वाहनों के पंजीकरण में 29 प्रतिशत की वृद्धि देखी गई। जबकि पेट्रोल वाहनों के पंजीकरण में वृद्धि जारी रही।

Delhi saw a significant 29% jump in electric vehicle (EV) registrations in the fiscal year 2025-26. This growth was driven by the new EV policy and incentives. However, petrol and petrol-ethanol vehicles still held a 73.1% market share.

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