K.K. Kapila, President emeritus, International Road Federation (IRF) Urges Delhi Government to Remove Price Ceiling prescribed under the Delhi Electric Vehicle incentives
New Delhi : Mr K K Kapila, President , emeritus , International Road Federation (IRF) a global road safety body working for better and safer roads world wise and an eminent infrastructure professional has appealed to the Delhi Chief Minister of Delhi, Mrs Rekha Gupta, to remove the price ceiling prescribed for incentives under the Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, stating that every electric vehicle, irrespective of its cost, contributes equally to reducing pollution and promoting sustainable mobility.
At present to qualify for the 100% road tax and registration fee waiver, the vehicle’s ex-showroom price must be ₹30 lakh or below. Electric cars priced above this cap receive no tax breaks.
In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister, Kapila commended the Delhi Government for its proactive efforts in promoting electric mobility through attractive incentives and the expansion of EV charging infrastructure. He noted that these initiatives demonstrate the Government’s strong commitment towards cleaner transportation and environmental sustainability.
However, Kapila emphasized that restricting incentives to vehicles below a specified price limit may discourage the adoption of electric vehicles in several segments of the market. He suggested that the Government extend EV incentives without any price ceiling so that all buyers choosing electric mobility are encouraged equally.
“Every electric vehicle on the road helps reduce air pollution, lowers carbon emissions, and supports the transition to clean and sustainable transportation. Environmental benefits are independent of the purchase price of the vehicle,” Kapila said.
He further observed that removing the price cap would accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles across all categories, strengthen Delhi’s position as a leader in green mobility, and further the Government’s vision of creating a cleaner and healthier environment for its citizens.
Kapila expressed confidence that the Delhi Government would give due consideration to the proposal and introduce the necessary policy changes at the earliest in the larger public and environmental interest.
