If you’re on the fence about buying an electric scooter, Delhi’s latest policy could make the upfront price feel like a bargain. The first‑year subsidy brings the net cost of a Bajaj Chetak EV down to roughly ₹1.2 lakh, while the same discount is split across road‑tax waivers and a scrappage incentive.
The Chetak EV packs a 13‑kWh battery that delivers about 80 km on a single charge, a figure that sits comfortably above Hero’s T120, which tops out at 60 km with a similar price tag. The new policy’s 30‑per‑cent road‑tax waiver for electric cars also highlights how the government is skewing incentives toward higher‑priced vehicles, but the subsidy for scooters keeps the market competitive.
From 1 April 2028, every newly registered two‑wheeler in Delhi must be electric. That means only electric scooters and bikes can be bought new after that date, squeezing the market for conventional petrol scooters. Riders who already own a scooter may still have a few years to take advantage of the full ₹30,000 rebate, though the amount drops to ₹10,000 by the third year.
Charging infrastructure is still a handful short of the 36,150 points needed for Delhi’s 1.05 crore two‑wheelers. With only 8,849 public chargers as of January 2026, a handful of riders will find it hard to recharge during peak hours. The policy’s support for low‑interest loans for gig riders and a push for battery‑swap stations could help ease the strain.
For buyers, the takeaway is clear: secure a Bajaj Chetak EV now to lock in the first‑year subsidy, and be ready to take advantage of road‑tax waivers when the policy rolls out. Keep an eye on the rollout of charging hubs, especially in the city’s informal colonies, as that will directly affect daily usability.
The policy goes live on 1 July 2026 and will stay in effect until 31 March 2030. Availability of the Bajaj Chetak EV in Delhi starts in July, with city‑wide rollout planned for the following quarter. Watch for the government’s next move on grid‑surge fees and night‑time charging tariffs, as they will shape the long‑term cost of owning an EV scooter.