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The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has approved the “Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy 2025,” which will remain in effect until 2030. The government has sanctioned a budget of ₹1,993 crore for its implementation over the next five years. Aimed at accelerating the adoption, manufacturing, and infrastructure of electric vehicles (EVs), the policy also emphasizes building a robust charging network across the state.
Under the new policy, all EVs registered in Maharashtra will be exempt from motor vehicle tax and registration fees. Additionally, buyers will receive a subsidy of 10–15% on electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers (non-transport), and buses. A 15% discount will be offered on electric cargo vehicles, light commercial vehicles, tractors, and harvesters. EVs using the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Samruddhi Mahamarg, and Atal Setu will be fully exempt from tolls, while a 50% toll concession will be provided on other state and national highways.
The government aims to reduce greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions from the transport sector by 2030. To support this, EV charging stations will be established every 25 km on state and national highways, facilitating long-distance EV travel. The policy also promotes green mobility, employment opportunities, and industrial growth in Maharashtra.
In addition to the EV policy, the Cabinet also approved a comprehensive regulatory framework for app-based taxi services. Based on a Supreme Court-mandated committee report, the policy focuses on passenger safety. Female drivers and co-passengers will be assigned to women opting for ride-pooling. The guidelines mandate real-time GPS tracking, emergency contacts, character verification, driver training, and insurance coverage. A separate set of implementation rules will be issued soon by the state government.
