In a bold step toward cleaner transportation, the Maharashtra government has announced a new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy targeting 30% EV penetration in the state by 2030. With a strong focus on incentives, infrastructure, and innovation, the policy aims to make Maharashtra a hub for EV manufacturing and adoption while cutting down on harmful emissions.
The Maharashtra government has introduced a new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy aiming to achieve 30% EV penetration across the state by 2030. Set to take effect from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030, the policy focuses on incentivizing EV adoption, expanding charging infrastructure, and promoting local manufacturing to position Maharashtra as a national leader in clean mobility.
According to the transport department, which issued the government resolution (GR) on Friday, the policy targets significant environmental improvements. By 2030, the government aims to prevent 325 tonnes of PM 2.5 emissions and 1,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transport sector as part of its Clean Mobility Transition Model.
To encourage EV adoption, the policy offers several financial incentives. It provides subsidies of up to ₹2 lakh for electric four-wheelers used for public transport and up to ₹20 lakh for electric buses. The state plans to offer these benefits to one lakh two-wheeler EVs, 25,000 four-wheelers in the transport category, and 1,500 private and city electric buses. Additionally, EVs registered during the policy period will receive a full exemption from motor vehicle tax and registration renewal fees.
EVs will also enjoy 100% toll exemption on key expressways, including the Mumbai-Pune and Mumbai-Nashik routes. A steering committee led by the chief secretary will consider phased toll exemptions on other roads managed by the Public Works Department.
To support the policy, the government will expand EV charging infrastructure throughout the state. Charging stations will be installed at 25-kilometer intervals along highways. Every government office parking lot will have at least one EV charging point. The policy also mandates that all new residential buildings must be EV-ready, with provisions for 100% charging infrastructure and at least one community charger.
For commercial developments, the rules require that new buildings allocate 50% of parking spaces for EV charging. Existing commercial buildings with shared parking must ensure that 20% of parking spaces have operational EV chargers. To support this rollout, public charging stations will receive up to 15% viability gap funding on setup costs.
The government also mandates that all new city vehicles purchased by government departments must be electric. In major cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Amravati, half of all new utility vehicle purchases for city operations must be electric.
The policy also emphasizes research and innovation. The state will invest in alternative battery chemistries, motor technologies, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) integration, and green hydrogen generation. A ₹15 crore corpus under the Chief Minister’s EV R&D Grant will fund these research and development initiatives.
To ensure the safety and performance of EVs, the transport department will establish a network of Automated Testing Stations across the state. These stations will conduct standardized safety tests, including thermal runaway assessments for EV batteries.
In addition, the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) will introduce specialized courses in EV design, battery technology, charging systems, power electronics, and energy management to build a skilled workforce for the industry.
Through this multi-pronged strategy, Maharashtra seeks to create a robust EV ecosystem that addresses infrastructure, affordability, education, and sustainability, setting the foundation for a cleaner, more connected transport future.
