Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Delhi Bans New Non-Electric Goods Vehicles From 2027
Delhi is introducing a rule for new goods-carrying vehicles.
From January 1, 2027, new petrol, diesel and CNG vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tonnes cannot be registered in Delhi.
These vehicles are called N1 vehicles.
The rule applies only to non-electric vehicles.
A second restriction will begin on January 1, 2028.
It will cover larger non-electric goods vehicles weighing between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes.
These vehicles are called N2 vehicles.
The Commission for Air Quality Management issued the order, which will affect several commercial-vehicle manufacturers.
Delhi will prohibit registration of new non-electric light goods vehicles from January 1, 2027.
The restriction covers petrol, diesel and CNG vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tonnes.
Four-wheelers in this weight category are classified as N1 vehicles.
Non-electric N2 vehicles weighing 3.5 to 7.5 tonnes will be restricted from January 1, 2028.
The order affects manufacturers including Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland, Maruti Suzuki and VE Commercial Vehicles.
- Who
- The Commission for Air Quality Management issued the order; manufacturers including Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland, Maruti Suzuki and VE Commercial Vehicles will be affected.
- What
- Delhi will prohibit registration of new non-electric light goods vehicles in the N1 and N2 weight categories.
- When
- The N1 restriction begins January 1, 2027, and the N2 restriction begins January 1, 2028.
- Where
- Delhi.
- Why
- The articles do not state a specific reason for the restrictions.
- N1 restriction
- New petrol, diesel and CNG light goods vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tonnes cannot be registered from January 1, 2027.
- N2 restriction
- New non-electric light goods vehicles weighing 3.5 to 7.5 tonnes will be restricted from January 1, 2028.
- N1 classification
- Four-wheelers weighing up to 3.5 tonnes are classified as N1 vehicles.
- N2 classification
- Non-electric vehicles weighing 3.5 to 7.5 tonnes are classified as N2 vehicles.
- Issuing authority
- Commission for Air Quality Management.
- Affected manufacturers
- Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland, Maruti Suzuki and VE Commercial Vehicles.
