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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that the state is poised to become India’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub, reinforcing its commitment to clean and sustainable mobility. The statement came during the grand inauguration of Tesla’s first Experience Centre in India, located in Mumbai. The facility will serve as a showroom, delivery center, logistics unit, and service point, marking a significant milestone in Tesla’s official entry into the Indian market.
Speaking at an industry event in Mumbai, Fadnavis highlighted Maharashtra's leadership in attracting major EV investments and building a robust ecosystem. He revealed that Mumbai will soon host four major charging hubs and 32 EV charging stations, with services expanding to two additional cities in the near future. “Maharashtra is not just welcoming EVs, we are creating a future-ready ecosystem that supports manufacturing, infrastructure, and innovation,” he added.
The state’s leadership in EV adoption is evident in the numbers. In FY2025, Maharashtra reported 2.46 lakh EV sales, the highest in the country. This included over 2.11 lakh electric two-wheelers, 17,133 electric cars and SUVs, and 2,104 electric buses. To support this growth, the state launched its EV Policy 2025, which offers incentives of up to ₹2 lakh for commercial EVs and ₹20 lakh for electric buses, alongside exemption from road tax and registration fees.
The policy also mandates EV-friendly urban planning, including charging stations every 25 km on highways, compulsory EV charging points in all government parking facilities, and reserved EV parking in new residential and commercial buildings. These initiatives aim to ensure that 10% of all new vehicle registrations in the coming years are electric. The state is also investing heavily in battery production, R&D centers, and dedicated EV industrial clusters to support the sector’s growth.
Maharashtra's strategic location—home to major ports like Mumbai and JNPT—and strong industrial infrastructure make it ideal for large-scale EV manufacturing. Automotive giants like Tata Motors, Mahindra Electric, and Ola Electric have already invested in the state, with Mahindra's Chakan plant expected to produce up to 2 lakh EVs annually by 2029. With 3,728 public EV charging stations, Maharashtra ranks second in India, underlining its growing role in shaping the future of electric mobility in the country.
