Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Delhi Pushes EV Retrofitting for Old Cars
The Delhi government wants to help turn old petrol and diesel cars into electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce air pollution.
They plan to give Rs 50,000 to the first 1,000 people who do this.
Companies like Tadpole Projects and Folks Motor can convert cars, but it's expensive.
For example, converting a Gypsy costs Rs 6.5 lakh, and a Swift Dzire costs Rs 6-7 lakh.
Some people think it's a good idea because EVs have lower running costs and help the environment.
Others say it's too expensive and not worth it for most people.
The government is still deciding if they will go ahead with the plan.
Delhi government proposes Rs 50,000 incentive for first 1,000 old vehicles retrofitted to EVs.
Retrofitting costs 60-70% of a new EV's price, making it less financially viable for many.
Companies like Tadpole Projects and Folks Motor offer retrofitting services at varying costs.
Critics argue high costs and lack of warranties make retrofitting less attractive for individual buyers.
High GST rates on retrofit kits and low demand contribute to the high costs of retrofitting.
- Who
- Delhi government and EV retrofit companies like Tadpole Projects and Folks Motor
- What
- Incentivizing the retrofitting of old petrol and diesel cars to electric vehicles (EVs)
- When
- The plan is under consideration, awaiting Cabinet approval
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To combat foul air and promote electric mobility
- Incentive Amount
- Rs 50,000 for first 1,000 vehicles
- Cost to Retrofit a Gypsy
- Rs 6.5 lakh
- Cost to Retrofit a Swift Dzire
- Rs 6-7 lakh
- Cost to Retrofit a Dzire (Folks Motor)
- Rs 2.5 lakh
- Cost to Retrofit a Brezza (Folks Motor)
- Rs 3 lakh
- Cost to Retrofit an Ertiga (Folks Motor)
- Rs 3.5 lakh
- GST Rate on Retrofit Kits
- 18%
- GST Rate on New EVs
- 5%