Delhiites will now have to follow the new rules to buy a car. The government has announced that a family will be able to buy only two petrol or diesel cars. Only EV options will be open for the third car. Know the reason behind this rule and its effect.
Third car EV important, know the full rules
The Delhi government has recently released a draft of “Delhi EV Policy 2.0”, which has been made an important proposal. According to this, now people of the same family will be able to keep only two internal combustion engines (ice), ie petrol or diesel powered vehicles. If the family needs a third car, it can only be an electric vehicle (EV).
Which people will apply to the rules?
- This rule will only apply to new car registration.
- Those who already have three or more ice vehicles do not need to be sold.
- But in future, the third or fourth new car will be able to buy only when it is EV.
Why did the Delhi government take this decision?
Delhi’s polluted air and wild traffic are not hidden from anyone. The smoke emanating from vehicles is a major pollution source in the capital. The government has targeted 30% EV use by the year 2030, while it is just 2.7%.
Therefore, the government now wants people, especially the rich and upmarket class, adopt EV as a ‘default option’ instead of ICE.
What will the government do to promote EV?
The new EV policy includes not only restrictions, but also incentives-
- There will be tax exemption on hybrid trains.
- Cash incentives will be given to those who buy electric two-wheelers.
- A network of charging stations, battery swapping and recycling units will be laid.
Who will be the most impact?
- In joint families where every member has their own car, these rules can cause discomfort.
- Car dealers may see a decline in sales of ice vehicles.
- Middle class families will not have much effect, as they often have only one or two vehicles.
What challenges are associated with the rule?
- EV charging infrastructure is not yet fully developed.
- Many families or members live at the same address, so it is not clear who will allow how many vehicles will be allowed.
- People can register a car in the name of the company or at the address of relatives to avoid the rules.
Will these rules be really effective?
The intention of the government is good, but many preparations are necessary to bring the rules to the ground:
- Charging network expansion
- Economical
- Increase confidence in electric vehicles in people
If the government worked in time on these points, then the number of electric vehicles in Delhi may increase rapidly in the next few years.
These effects will be seen in the long term…
- The condition of jam on Delhi’s roads may decrease.
- Vehicle pollution will decrease and air quality will improve.
- EV charging stations outside the houses will become a common view.
- Other cities in India can also adopt Delhi models.
