The Delhi government's draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026 has received positive feedback from environmental experts, particularly for its focus on battery recycling and lifecycle management. Radhe Shyam Sharma, head of the Department of Environmental Studies at Delhi University, emphasized that the policy's inclusion of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and structured battery recycling systems marks a significant shift towards addressing environmental risks associated with battery disposal. The policy mandates strict compliance with the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, with the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) responsible for establishing battery collection centres and ensuring safe handling practices. Experts warn that while the policy is environmentally positive, its effectiveness will depend on robust enforcement and monitoring. Sunil Dahiya, founder of Envirocatalysts, noted that the policy aligns clean mobility with constitutional rights to clean air, addressing vehicular emissions as a primary pollution source. He highlighted the impressive growth of EV adoption, from 23,684 EVs in 2019-20 to over 107,000 by 2025-26, but stressed that the true impact relies on supporting infrastructure and institutional mechanisms for implementation.