Delhi ICE two-wheeler dealers to seek deferral of April 2028 EV-only deadline

Dealer networks plan to petition the Delhi government to push back the April 1, 2028 EV-only registration cutoff, citing thin OEM electric portfolios and 18-24 months of readiness gaps. EV-forward brands Ather, Bajaj and TVS stand to gain; ICE-heavy laggards must accelerate mass-market launches.

— Filed Mon, 6 Jul, 2026, 20:24 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

ICE two-wheeler dealers plan to petition Delhi government to defer the April 2028 EV-only registration deadline, citing inadequate OEM electric portfolios and dealer readiness. Brands like Ather, Bajaj and TVS stand to benefit; laggards must accelerate mass-market EV launches.