In a notable shift in the automotive market of Delhi, ethanol-compatible cars have surpassed petrol vehicles, with registrations skyrocketing from 1,700 in 2024-25 to nearly 81,000 in 2025-26. This change comes as the sale of petrol cars plummeted to 38,368 registrations in 2025-26, down from over 300 cars sold daily in the previous year. The shift is largely attributed to government incentives promoting ethanol-blended fuel, specifically E20, which consists of 20% ethanol mixed with petrol. The initiative aims to achieve a 20% ethanol blending target by 2025, contributing to significant foreign exchange savings and carbon emission reductions. Despite the growth of electric vehicles, which doubled to 25,000 registrations in 2025-26, they still represent only about 10% of total sales. The government has introduced a draft EV policy to encourage electric vehicle adoption, offering incentives such as a ₹1 lakh scrapping incentive and tax exemptions for eligible buyers. However, the convenience of traditional refueling for ethanol vehicles has made them a more attractive option for many consumers, indicating that the transition to cleaner mobility in India is currently more influenced by fuel blending policies than by electric vehicle adoption.