8000 Electric Buses to Hit Delhi Roads by 2026

By Amit Jangra | Published Date : September 03, 2025

Delhi's EV Policy 2.0 and e-bus expansion aim to cut pollution, ease public travel and lead India’s clean mobility shift by 2026.

You might soon see more silent buses gliding through Delhi’s roads, no smoke, no noise, just clean rides. The Delhi government has announced it’ll bring in 8,000 electric buses by early 2026 as part of a big push to clean up the city’s air. This update came from the Transport Minister in August 2025 and it shows Delhi is stepping up its game when it comes to fighting pollution and modernising how the city moves.

Delhi’s EV Game Gets Real: 8,000 E-Buses, Big Plans in Motion

Table of Contents

1. Delhi’s EV Game Gets Real: 8,000 E-Buses, Big Plans in Motion

2. Delhi’s Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0: What’s New?

3. What the Policy Aims to Do:

4. 8,000 E-Buses  Not Just a Number

5. Overall Impact

Also Read: New Electric Truck Subsidy Scheme Launched in India

In August 2025, the Transport Minister shared that Delhi will roll out an updated electric vehicle policy and plans to add 8,000 electric buses by early 2026. It’s not just a plan on paper; work has already started and the changes could soon be visible on the streets.

Delhi’s Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0: What’s New?

Delhi’s new EV Policy 2.0 is about making it easier and more attractive for people to switch to electric commercial vehicles. It’s not just for car owners; this one touches everyone from bikers to bus passengers. The policy was earlier released as a draft for public feedback and now it’s being rolled out with real action behind it.

What the Policy Aims to Do:

• Two-Wheeler Ban (New Registrations): From August 15, 2026, you won’t be able to register a new petrol, diesel, or CNG two-wheeler in Delhi. Only electric two-wheelers will be allowed moving forward.
• More Charging Spots, Everywhere: Whether you’re in a market, housing society, or parking lot, EV charging points will become a common sight. The government is planning to team up with private companies to make this happen faster.
• Special Subsidies for Women: A unique proposal in the policy offers up to Rs 36,000 in support for women purchasing electric two-wheelers. The aim is simple: more women on clean, affordable rides.
• Autos and Garbage Vans Going Electric: By August 2025, CNG 3-wheelers will start getting phased out. And by December 2027, even garbage trucks are expected to switch to electric. It’s a complete cleanup effort, from public to municipal transport.
• Scrap and Save: Got an old, polluting vehicle? The government wants to make it worth your while to let it go. If you scrap it and buy an EV, you’ll get perks like reduced road tax and other incentives.

8,000 E-Buses  Not Just a Number

One of the most exciting parts of this plan is that Delhi is working to become India’s EV capital and buses play a huge role in that.

• Current and Future Fleet: Right now, Delhi has about 3,400 e-buses. By the end of 2025, this number should touch 6,000 and by early 2026, around 8,000 will be on the road.
• ‘Devi’ Buses for Short Routes: The government is also rolling out smaller electric buses under the Devi scheme, launched in May 2025. These are perfect for short trips and narrow lanes, helping people get home from metro stations or main roads.
• New Depots, Full Power: Old bus depots are being upgraded with charging facilities and brand-new depots are in the works, designed from the ground up for e-bus operations.

Overall Impact

This isn’t just about technology or vehicles. It’s about people breathing cleaner air, kids not coughing during winter and daily commuters getting a smoother ride. Yes, it’ll take time. With this kind of planning and push, Delhi could actually become a model for how big cities can go green and go smart.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Buses

1. What is an electric bus?

Ans: An electric bus runs on batteries instead of diesel or petrol. It’s quieter, cleaner and doesn’t release harmful smoke into the air.

2. How far can an electric bus travel on one charge?

Ans: Most electric buses in cities like Delhi can run around 150 to 250 kilometers on a full charge, depending on traffic and load.

3. Are electric buses better for the environment?

Ans: Yes, they produce zero tailpipe emissions, which helps reduce air pollution and makes city air safer to breathe.

4. Are electric buses expensive to run?

Ans: While they cost more to buy, electric buses are cheaper to maintain and run in the long term because electricity is cheaper than diesel.

5. When will Delhi get more electric buses?

Ans: Delhi plans to add around 8,000 electric buses by early 2026 as part of its new EV Policy 2.0 to improve public transport and cut pollution.

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