Delhi EV Subsidy 2026: How to Apply Online — Step-by-Step Guide

Delhi is giving up to ₹30,000 on electric scooters under its new EV policy that started in July 2026, plus another ₹10,000 if you scrap an old petrol scooter. That is a total of up to ₹40,000 off your purchase. But the subsidy does not arrive automatically. You have to apply, and the application is strictly time-bound: you must submit within 30 days of the scooter's registration date, and the scheme runs on a first-come, first-served basis. This post walks you through the entire process, from eligibility and documents to every portal step, the scrap bonus, and the mistakes that get claims rejected.

Am I Eligible for the Delhi EV Subsidy?

Check these five conditions before you buy anything, because a scooter that fails any one of them gets zero subsidy:

• Price cap: The scooter's ex-factory price must be at or below ₹2.25 lakh. Every mainstream model qualifies, including Ola S1 X, S1 Pro+, Ather 450X, Ather Rizta, TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, Hero Vida and Ampere Primus, all of which sit well under the cap.
• Empanelled model: The model must be on the Delhi government's empanelled EV list. Every model sold by the big brands is listed, but check the official list before paying a booking amount.
• Delhi registration: The scooter must be registered in Delhi. A DL number plate is mandatory, because the subsidy is paid for Delhi vehicles only.
• First buyer: The subsidy goes to the first registered owner. Buying a used EV later does not qualify.
• Application window: You must apply within 30 days of the date on your RC. Miss the window and the claim is dead.

There is one more rule that trips up many buyers: the scheme is first-come, first-served. If the allocation for your month is exhausted, your claim waits for the next tranche, or may not be paid at all if the year's money runs out.

How Much Subsidy Will You Get? Year 1 vs Year 2 Rates

The Delhi subsidy is paid per kWh of battery capacity, and the rate steps down over three years. Year 1 (July 2026 - June 2027) is the best deal at ₹10,000 per kWh with a ₹30,000 cap. Year 2 drops to ₹6,600 per kWh (cap ₹20,000), and Year 3 to ₹3,300 per kWh (cap ₹10,000). Here is exactly what each popular battery size gets, with no rounding games:

Note that the cap means a 3 kWh battery and a 4 kWh battery both get ₹30,000 in Year 1. If you were choosing between them for the subsidy alone, the smaller battery wins the value race. Buy the bigger battery only if you genuinely need the range. On top of this, Delhi exempts EV two-wheelers from road tax and registration fees, and adds the ₹10,000 scrap bonus if you scrap an old scooter.

Documents You Need Before You Start

Half of all claim delays come from missing documents. Keep these ready in digital form (photos or PDFs under 2 MB each, clear and legible):

• Aadhaar card of the first owner (used for identity and address).
• Registration certificate (RC) of the new EV scooter; this is the document that starts the 30-day clock.
• Purchase invoice from the dealer, showing the ex-factory price and battery size in kWh.
• Bank account details: a cancelled cheque or passbook page plus a bank statement snippet showing your name.
• Mobile number registered in your own name, for OTP verification on the portal.
• Scrap documents (only for the bonus): the Certificate of Deposit (CoD) from the authorised scrapping centre, plus proof that the scrapped vehicle was registered in Delhi in your name for at least 6 months.
• Dealer's subsidy declaration form, which the dealer usually uploads on your behalf at purchase time.

Photocopies of Aadhaar are not accepted, so use the digital Aadhaar or masked Aadhaar from the official app, because the portal verifies it online.

Step-by-Step: Applying on the Delhi EV Portal

Once your scooter is registered and the RC is live (DL number in hand), follow these numbered steps. The whole process takes about 20 minutes if your documents are ready:

1. Go to the official portal: Open the Delhi EV portal (delhielectricvehicles portal link on the transport department website) and click "Apply for EV Subsidy". Never use third-party websites that charge a fee; the application is free.
2. Login with your mobile: Enter your registered mobile number, get the OTP, and create a simple profile. Keep this password somewhere safe; you will need it to track status.
3. Select the scheme: Choose "Two-Wheeler Purchase Subsidy" from the list of schemes. If you also scrapped an old scooter, note that the scrap bonus is applied in the same application form.
4. Enter vehicle details: Fill in the RC number, VIN, model name, battery capacity in kWh, ex-factory price and purchase date exactly as printed on the invoice and RC. Any mismatch between the three documents is a rejection risk.
5. Upload documents: Upload Aadhaar, RC, invoice, bank proof and (if applicable) the CoD and scrap proof. Wait for the "upload successful" tick on each file.
6. Verify and submit: Preview the form, tick the self-declaration checkbox, and submit. Note the application ID — screenshot it.
7. Track status: Log in with your application ID to see the status: Submitted → Under Verification → Approved → Payment Initiated → Paid.
8. Receive the amount: Once approved, the money is transferred directly to the bank account you provided. Total time from application to money: usually 4-8 weeks.

The Scrap Bonus: How to Get the Extra ₹10,000

The scrap bonus is the most complicated part of the Delhi scheme, so read this carefully. You qualify if you scrap an old petrol two-wheeler that was registered in Delhi, in your name, for at least 6 months before scrapping. The scrapping must happen at a government-authorised scrapping centre (RVSF, Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility), never with a local kabadiwala, because the bonus is tied to the official Certificate of Deposit.

Here is the flow. First, locate an authorised centre on the Delhi transport department list. Second, hand over the old scooter with its RC and get the CoD; this certificate officially "retires" the vehicle and is the only proof the portal accepts. Third, upload the CoD in the same subsidy application and enter the old RC number. Fourth, the ₹10,000 comes on top of your purchase subsidy, in the same bank transfer. Remember: the old scooter's registration is cancelled once scrapped, and you cannot claim the bonus twice or transfer it to a family member's purchase.

When Will the Money Arrive?

Approved claims are paid in 4-8 weeks in most cases. Delays happen when the portal queues claims behind a document check, when the bank account details are wrong, or when the monthly allocation is exhausted and your claim rolls to the next tranche. There is nothing you can pay to speed it up, and the scheme is free, so any agent charging a fee is running a scam. If your application stays "Under Verification" beyond 8 weeks, write to the helpdesk email printed on the portal with your application ID and RC number.

10 Mistakes That Delay or Reject Your Claim

• Applying late: The 30-day window from the RC date is hard and fast. Set a reminder the day you pay the dealer.
• Wrong spelling on documents: Your name on the Aadhaar, invoice, RC and bank passbook must match exactly. One letter difference means verification failure.
• Old address on Aadhaar: If the Aadhaar address differs from the invoice or bank address, upload a valid address proof or update Aadhaar first.
• Uploading blurry files: Portal scans reject unreadable images. Photograph documents in daylight, flat and in focus.
• Wrong battery capacity: The invoice states the kWh — enter that exact figure. Some buyers type the range instead.
• Entering on-road price instead of ex-factory price: The subsidy is calculated on the ex-factory price; the on-road price includes taxes you should not claim.
• Ignoring the empanelled list: Buying an unlisted model (rare, but some online-only brands slip through) means no subsidy at all.
• Missing scrap documents: A photocopy of the CoD, or a scrap receipt from a non-authorised centre, is rejected outright.
• Scrapping before the 6-month ownership rule: Scrap a scooter you just bought second-hand a month ago and the bonus is gone.
• Trusting agents and paid helplines: The process is free and self-serve. Agents that "guarantee" approval usually ask for documents they can misuse.

What If I Bought Before the Scheme Launched?

The current Delhi scheme started on 1 July 2026. Scooters bought and registered before the notification date are not eligible, no matter how new they are. If you bought between April and June 2026, check the state's transition rules; some old-scheme claims are still being settled, but new applications under the old rates have closed. If you are buying now, confirm the dealer's delivery date before paying the full amount, because the 30-day clock starts only at registration, not at payment.

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