Maharashtra has unveiled an ambitious electric vehicle (EV) policy aimed at driving 30% adoption of EVs across the state by 2030. Effective from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030, the new policy is part of the government’s broader clean mobility transition agenda.
Incentives to boost EV adoption and infrastructure
The policy outlines a range of financial incentives to accelerate EV use. Electric four-wheelers for transport purposes can avail benefits of up to ₹2 lakh, while electric buses are eligible for incentives reaching ₹20 lakh. The policy covers one lakh electric two-wheelers, 25,000 electric four-wheelers in the transport category, and 1,500 electric buses—both private and city-run.
Additional perks include full exemption from Motor Vehicle Tax and renewal fees for EVs registered during the policy period. Toll waivers will apply on major expressways like Mumbai-Pune and Mumbai-Nashik. A phased exemption on Public Works Department roads is also under consideration by a steering committee led by the chief secretary.
To strengthen the charging ecosystem, the government plans to install stations every 25 km along highways. All government office parking spaces will be required to host at least one charging point. Public charging stations will be eligible for up to 15% viability gap funding on setup costs.
Urban planning and government mandates to support EV shift
The policy mandates that all new residential buildings be fully EV charging-ready, with at least one shared charging station. For commercial spaces, new constructions must allocate 50% of parking capacity to EV chargers, while existing buildings with shared parking must ensure 20% of slots are equipped.
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The state also requires all new city travel vehicles purchased by government departments to be electric. In key urban centers—Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Amravati—half of all new city utility vehicles must be electric.
R&D and education to drive long-term EV ecosystem
Beyond adoption, Maharashtra is focusing on innovation. A dedicated ₹15 crore corpus under the Chief Minister’s EV R&D Grant will fund research into alternative battery chemistries, advanced motor technologies, vehicle-to-grid integration, and green hydrogen.
To ensure safety, the state will establish a network of Automated Testing Stations with capabilities such as battery thermal runaway assessments. On the academic front, the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education will introduce new courses on EV design, battery systems, power electronics, charging infrastructure, and energy management.
Through this multi-pronged strategy, the state aims not only to cut down 325 tonnes of PM 2.5 emissions and 1,000 tonnes of GHG emissions but also to establish itself as a leader in India’s clean mobility transition.
