India's latest push towards electric vehicles is driven by air pollution concerns in Delhi, one of the world's most polluted cities. The city's winter smog crisis is exacerbated by crop-residue burning, industrial emissions, and vehicle exhaust. The National Clean Air Programme tracks air quality trends and implements clean-air action plans in non-attainment cities like Delhi. The Delhi EV Policy 2026 aims to allocate funds to accelerate electrification, ban gasoline-powered two-wheelers, and increase public charging points to reduce vehicular emissions and improve air quality. Delhi's policy aims to drastically reduce vehicular air pollution and position the city as a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) adoption. The phaseout of gasoline-powered two- and three-wheelers is seen as transformative by experts, as these vehicles contribute significantly to urban emissions. Success will depend on the rapid expansion of charging infrastructure and the affordability of EVs for lower-income drivers. The national government's PM E-DRIVE Scheme complements Delhi's efforts by addressing the affordability barrier to EV adoption nationwide. This coordinated approach highlights India's strategy of framing cleaner transportation as essential to public health and urban air-quality goals.