Maharashtra New EV Policy Aims for 30% Electric Vehicles by 2030

The Maharashtra government has announced a new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, effective from April 1, 2025, with a vision to make the state a leading EV hub in India. The policy aims to convert 30% of all vehicles in the state to electric by 2030. As part of its Clean Mobility Transition Model, the policy targets reducing 325 tonnes of PM 2.5 emissions and 1,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector over the next five years.

Under the policy, substantial financial incentives will be provided for electric two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and buses. The target includes subsidies for 1 lakh electric two-wheelers, 25,000 electric transport four-wheelers, and 1,500 private and city buses. Buyers can avail up to ₹2 lakh in incentives for four-wheelers and up to ₹20 lakh for electric buses. In addition, EVs registered under the policy will receive 100% exemption from motor vehicle tax, no registration renewal fees, and toll waivers on the Mumbai-Pune and Mumbai-Nashik expressways. A high-level committee will review toll exemptions for other state roads.

To support the adoption of EVs, the state government is investing heavily in charging infrastructure. It will be mandatory to install charging stations every 25 km on highways. All new residential buildings must have EV chargers, while 20% of parking spaces in older commercial buildings must be equipped for EV charging. Government offices will also be required to install at least one charger in their parking areas. Public charging stations will benefit from 15% viability gap funding to support installation costs.

Additionally, all new vehicles procured by government departments for city use must be electric. In major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Amravati, 50% of city utility vehicles will be electrified. The state is also promoting future-focused technologies with a ₹15 crore R&D grant supporting innovations in battery technology, green hydrogen, and EV-to-grid integration. The Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) will introduce specialized EV courses, and automated testing stations will be established to ensure battery and safety standards for electric vehicles.